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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.97, 1,366.97 and 521.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.97, 1,366.97 and 521.13 is: 781.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.97 : 1,366.97 = 521.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.97/1,366.97 = 521.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.97x = 1,366.97 × 521.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.97x = 712,369.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,369.08/911.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.13

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