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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.50, 1,366.62 and 546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.50, 1,366.62 and 546.48 is: 818.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.50 : 1,366.62 = 546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.50/1,366.62 = 546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.50x = 1,366.62 × 546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.50x = 746,830.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,830.50/912.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.44

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