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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.04, 1,369.43 and 522.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.04, 1,369.43 and 522.48 is: 784.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.04 : 1,369.43 = 522.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.04/1,369.43 = 522.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.04x = 1,369.43 × 522.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.04x = 715,497.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,497.17/912.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.50

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