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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.95, 1,366.55 and 546.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.95, 1,366.55 and 546.31 is: 818.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.95 : 1,366.55 = 546.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.95/1,366.55 = 546.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.95x = 1,366.55 × 546.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.95x = 746,557.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,557.88/911.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.64

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