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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.15, 1,373.08 and 395.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.15, 1,373.08 and 395.56 is: 592.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.15 : 1,373.08 = 395.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.15/1,373.08 = 395.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.15x = 1,373.08 × 395.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.15x = 543,135.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,135.52/916.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.85

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