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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.84, 1,367.40 and 527.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.84, 1,367.40 and 527.36 is: 790.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.84 : 1,367.40 = 527.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.84/1,367.40 = 527.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.84x = 1,367.40 × 527.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.84x = 721,112.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,112.06/911.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.83

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