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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.37, 1,371.03 and 393.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.37, 1,371.03 and 393.63 is: 590.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.37 : 1,371.03 = 393.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.37/1,371.03 = 393.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.37x = 1,371.03 × 393.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.37x = 539,671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,671.68/913.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.86

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