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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.95, 1,372.11 and 394.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.95, 1,372.11 and 394.93 is: 592.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.95 : 1,372.11 = 394.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.95/1,372.11 = 394.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.95x = 1,372.11 × 394.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.95x = 541,887.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,887.40/914.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.26

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