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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.65, 1,372.10 and 394.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.65, 1,372.10 and 394.63 is: 592.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.65 : 1,372.10 = 394.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.65/1,372.10 = 394.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.65x = 1,372.10 × 394.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.65x = 541,471.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,471.82/914.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.00

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