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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.48, 1,367.30 and 548.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.48, 1,367.30 and 548.57 is: 822.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.48 : 1,367.30 = 548.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.48/1,367.30 = 548.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.48x = 1,367.30 × 548.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.48x = 750,057.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,057.62/911.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.91

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