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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.20, 1,368.12 and 527

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.20, 1,368.12 and 527 is: 790.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.20 : 1,368.12 = 527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.20/1,368.12 = 527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.20x = 1,368.12 × 527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.20x = 720,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,999.24/912.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.40

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