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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.44, 1,365.54 and 545.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.44, 1,365.54 and 545.32 is: 817.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.44 : 1,365.54 = 545.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.44/1,365.54 = 545.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.44x = 1,365.54 × 545.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.44x = 744,656.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,656.27/911.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.01

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