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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.94, 1,368.06 and 522.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.94, 1,368.06 and 522.37 is: 783.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.94 : 1,368.06 = 522.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.94/1,368.06 = 522.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.94x = 1,368.06 × 522.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.94x = 714,633.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,633.50/911.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.65

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