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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.35, 1,370.95 and 394.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.35, 1,370.95 and 394.69 is: 591.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.35 : 1,370.95 = 394.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.35/1,370.95 = 394.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.35x = 1,370.95 × 394.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.35x = 541,100.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,100.26/914.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.79

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