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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.51, 1,369.32 and 546.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.51, 1,369.32 and 546.55 is: 821.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.51 : 1,369.32 = 546.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.51/1,369.32 = 546.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.51x = 1,369.32 × 546.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.51x = 748,401.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,401.85/911.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.06

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