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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.36, 1,365.52 and 539.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.36, 1,365.52 and 539.36 is: 808.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.36 : 1,365.52 = 539.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.36/1,365.52 = 539.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.36x = 1,365.52 × 539.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.36x = 736,506.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,506.87/911.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.14

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