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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.45, 1,367.58 and 541.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.45, 1,367.58 and 541.74 is: 811.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.45 : 1,367.58 = 541.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.45/1,367.58 = 541.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.45x = 1,367.58 × 541.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.45x = 740,872.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,872.79/912.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.96

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