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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.90, 1,367.91 and 549.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.90, 1,367.91 and 549.02 is: 823.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.90 : 1,367.91 = 549.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.90/1,367.91 = 549.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.90x = 1,367.91 × 549.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.90x = 751,003.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,003.11/911.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.56

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