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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.12, 1,365.46 and 521.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.12, 1,365.46 and 521.37 is: 781.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.12 : 1,365.46 = 521.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.12/1,365.46 = 521.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.12x = 1,365.46 × 521.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.12x = 711,908.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,908.58/911.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.36

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