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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.87, 1,368.02 and 522.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.87, 1,368.02 and 522.28 is: 782.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.87 : 1,368.02 = 522.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.87/1,368.02 = 522.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.87x = 1,368.02 × 522.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.87x = 714,489.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,489.49/912.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.68

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