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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.16, 1,369.02 and 392.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.16, 1,369.02 and 392.73 is: 588.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.16 : 1,369.02 = 392.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.16/1,369.02 = 392.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.16x = 1,369.02 × 392.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.16x = 537,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,657.06/913.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.79

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