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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.61, 1,367.75 and 546.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.61, 1,367.75 and 546.66 is: 820.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.61 : 1,367.75 = 546.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.61/1,367.75 = 546.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.61x = 1,367.75 × 546.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.61x = 747,687.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,687.38/911.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.19

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