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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.52, 1,367.28 and 527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.52, 1,367.28 and 527.04 is: 790.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.52 : 1,367.28 = 527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.52/1,367.28 = 527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.52x = 1,367.28 × 527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.52x = 720,611.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,611.25/911.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.56

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