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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.46, 1,371.68 and 394.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.46, 1,371.68 and 394.83 is: 592.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.46 : 1,371.68 = 394.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.46/1,371.68 = 394.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.46x = 1,371.68 × 394.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.46x = 541,571.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,571.58/914.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.23

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