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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.39, 1,366.18 and 544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.39, 1,366.18 and 544.46 is: 816.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.39 : 1,366.18 = 544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.39/1,366.18 = 544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.39x = 1,366.18 × 544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.39x = 743,832.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,832.42/911.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.15

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