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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.59, 1,369.33 and 392.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.59, 1,369.33 and 392.81 is: 588.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.59 : 1,369.33 = 392.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.59/1,369.33 = 392.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.59x = 1,369.33 × 392.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.59x = 537,878.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,878.69/913.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.75

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