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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.83, 1,367.79 and 548.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.83, 1,367.79 and 548.95 is: 823.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.83 : 1,367.79 = 548.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.83/1,367.79 = 548.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.83x = 1,367.79 × 548.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.83x = 750,848.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,848.32/911.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.45

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