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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.86, 1,366.23 and 582.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.86, 1,366.23 and 582.01 is: 872.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.86 : 1,366.23 = 582.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.86/1,366.23 = 582.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.86x = 1,366.23 × 582.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.86x = 795,159.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,159.52/911.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.02

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