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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.95, 1,370.61 and 393.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.95, 1,370.61 and 393.93 is: 590.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.95 : 1,370.61 = 393.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.95/1,370.61 = 393.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.95x = 1,370.61 × 393.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.95x = 539,924.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,924.40/913.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.76

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