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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.58, 1,367.76 and 547.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.58, 1,367.76 and 547.08 is: 820.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.58 : 1,367.76 = 547.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.58/1,367.76 = 547.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.58x = 1,367.76 × 547.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.58x = 748,274.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,274.14/911.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.85

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