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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.22, 1,370.11 and 392.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.22, 1,370.11 and 392.97 is: 589.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.22 : 1,370.11 = 392.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.22/1,370.11 = 392.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.22x = 1,370.11 × 392.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.22x = 538,412.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,412.13/913.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.58

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