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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.88, 1,366.67 and 522.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.88, 1,366.67 and 522.20 is: 782.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.88 : 1,366.67 = 522.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.88/1,366.67 = 522.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.88x = 1,366.67 × 522.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.88x = 713,679.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,679.80/911.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.65

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