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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.95, 1,371.22 and 289.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.95, 1,371.22 and 289.23 is: 433.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.95 : 1,371.22 = 289.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.95/1,371.22 = 289.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.95x = 1,371.22 × 289.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.95x = 396,597.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,597.96/913.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.94

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