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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.36, 1,369.08 and 547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.36, 1,369.08 and 547.50 is: 821.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.36 : 1,369.08 = 547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.36/1,369.08 = 547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.36x = 1,369.08 × 547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.36x = 749,571.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,571.30/912.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.57

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