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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.48, 1,368.58 and 521.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.48, 1,368.58 and 521.92 is: 783.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.48 : 1,368.58 = 521.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.48/1,368.58 = 521.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.48x = 1,368.58 × 521.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.48x = 714,286.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,286.50/911.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.66

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