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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.51, 1,370.82 and 547.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.51, 1,370.82 and 547.55 is: 822.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.51 : 1,370.82 = 547.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.51/1,370.82 = 547.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.51x = 1,370.82 × 547.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.51x = 750,592.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,592.49/912.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.56

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