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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.83, 1,370.01 and 537.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.83, 1,370.01 and 537.25 is: 806.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.83 : 1,370.01 = 537.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.83/1,370.01 = 537.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.83x = 1,370.01 × 537.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.83x = 736,034.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,034.45/912.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.32

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