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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.38, 1,366.48 and 546.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.38, 1,366.48 and 546.42 is: 818.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.38 : 1,366.48 = 546.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.38/1,366.48 = 546.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.38x = 1,366.48 × 546.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.38x = 746,672.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,672.00/912.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.38

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