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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.45, 1,365.56 and 521.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.45, 1,365.56 and 521.44 is: 781.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.45 : 1,365.56 = 521.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.45/1,365.56 = 521.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.45x = 1,365.56 × 521.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.45x = 712,053.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,053.54/911.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.23

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