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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.56, 1,367.42 and 521.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.56, 1,367.42 and 521.76 is: 782.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.56 : 1,367.42 = 521.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.56/1,367.42 = 521.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.56x = 1,367.42 × 521.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.56x = 713,465.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,465.06/911.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.69

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