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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.12, 1,369.42 and 393.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.12, 1,369.42 and 393.10 is: 589.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.12 : 1,369.42 = 393.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.12/1,369.42 = 393.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.12x = 1,369.42 × 393.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.12x = 538,319.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,319.00/913.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.54

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