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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.47, 1,368.88 and 527.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.47, 1,368.88 and 527.63 is: 791.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.47 : 1,368.88 = 527.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.47/1,368.88 = 527.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.47x = 1,368.88 × 527.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.47x = 722,253.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,253.99/912.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.54

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