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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.24, 1,364.68 and 525.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.24, 1,364.68 and 525.32 is: 786.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.24 : 1,364.68 = 525.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.24/1,364.68 = 525.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.24x = 1,364.68 × 525.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.24x = 716,893.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,893.70/911.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.72

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