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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.35, 1,363.79 and 524.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.35, 1,363.79 and 524.71 is: 785.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.35 : 1,363.79 = 524.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.35/1,363.79 = 524.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.35x = 1,363.79 × 524.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.35x = 715,591.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,591.63/911.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.20

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