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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.61, 1,371.33 and 394.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.61, 1,371.33 and 394.95 is: 592.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.61 : 1,371.33 = 394.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.61/1,371.33 = 394.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.61x = 1,371.33 × 394.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.61x = 541,606.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,606.78/914.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.17

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