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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.38, 1,368.90 and 547.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.38, 1,368.90 and 547.41 is: 821.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.38 : 1,368.90 = 547.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.38/1,368.90 = 547.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.38x = 1,368.90 × 547.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.38x = 749,354.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,354.68/912.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.32

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