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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.30, 1,366.65 and 527.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.30, 1,366.65 and 527.10 is: 789.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.30 : 1,366.65 = 527.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.30/1,366.65 = 527.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.30x = 1,366.65 × 527.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.30x = 720,361.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,361.22/912.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.61

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