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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.54, 1,367.85 and 547.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.54, 1,367.85 and 547.04 is: 820.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.54 : 1,367.85 = 547.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.54/1,367.85 = 547.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.54x = 1,367.85 × 547.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.54x = 748,261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,261.82/911.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.88

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