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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.59, 1,367.65 and 522.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.59, 1,367.65 and 522.57 is: 783.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.59 : 1,367.65 = 522.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.59/1,367.65 = 522.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.59x = 1,367.65 × 522.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.59x = 714,698.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,698.64/912.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.16

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