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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.86, 1,371.15 and 400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.86, 1,371.15 and 400.50 is: 600.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.86 : 1,371.15 = 400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.86/1,371.15 = 400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.86x = 1,371.15 × 400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.86x = 549,145.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,145.58/913.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.91

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