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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.24, 1,366.18 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.24, 1,366.18 and 526.32 is: 788.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.24 : 1,366.18 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.24/1,366.18 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.24x = 1,366.18 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.24x = 719,047.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,047.86/912.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.22

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