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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.67, 1,367.84 and 521.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.67, 1,367.84 and 521.43 is: 782.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.67 : 1,367.84 = 521.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.67/1,367.84 = 521.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.67x = 1,367.84 × 521.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.67x = 713,232.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,232.81/911.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.34

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