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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.46, 1,370.70 and 394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.46, 1,370.70 and 394.20 is: 590.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.46 : 1,370.70 = 394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.46/1,370.70 = 394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.46x = 1,370.70 × 394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.46x = 540,329.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,329.94/914.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.87

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