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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.43, 1,367.49 and 546.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.43, 1,367.49 and 546.47 is: 819.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.43 : 1,367.49 = 546.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.43/1,367.49 = 546.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.43x = 1,367.49 × 546.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.43x = 747,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,295.68/911.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.92

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