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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911, 1,366.02 and 541.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911, 1,366.02 and 541.16 is: 811.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911 : 1,366.02 = 541.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911/1,366.02 = 541.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911x = 1,366.02 × 541.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911x = 739,235.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,235.38/911
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.45

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