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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.79, 1,369.76 and 394.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.79, 1,369.76 and 394.13 is: 590.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.79 : 1,369.76 = 394.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.79/1,369.76 = 394.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.79x = 1,369.76 × 394.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.79x = 539,854.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,854.69/913.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.79

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