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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.53, 1,368.69 and 547.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.53, 1,368.69 and 547.93 is: 822.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.53 : 1,368.69 = 547.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.53/1,368.69 = 547.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.53x = 1,368.69 × 547.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.53x = 749,946.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,946.31/911.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.73

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