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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.12, 1,369.68 and 393.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.12, 1,369.68 and 393.08 is: 589.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.12 : 1,369.68 = 393.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.12/1,369.68 = 393.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.12x = 1,369.68 × 393.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.12x = 538,393.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,393.81/913.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.62

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