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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.91, 1,369.58 and 393.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.91, 1,369.58 and 393.21 is: 589.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.91 : 1,369.58 = 393.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.91/1,369.58 = 393.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.91x = 1,369.58 × 393.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.91x = 538,530.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,530.59/913.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.26

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