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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912, 1,368.72 and 527.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912, 1,368.72 and 527.52 is: 791.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912 : 1,368.72 = 527.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912/1,368.72 = 527.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912x = 1,368.72 × 527.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912x = 722,027.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,027.17/912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.70

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