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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.99, 1,365.81 and 526.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.99, 1,365.81 and 526.07 is: 787.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.99 : 1,365.81 = 526.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.99/1,365.81 = 526.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.99x = 1,365.81 × 526.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.99x = 718,509.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,509.04/911.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.85

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