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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.16, 1,365.24 and 545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.16, 1,365.24 and 545.52 is: 817.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.16 : 1,365.24 = 545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.16/1,365.24 = 545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.16x = 1,365.24 × 545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.16x = 744,765.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,765.72/911.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.38

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