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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.11, 1,368.30 and 547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.11, 1,368.30 and 547.50 is: 820.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.11 : 1,368.30 = 547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.11/1,368.30 = 547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.11x = 1,368.30 × 547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.11x = 749,144.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,144.25/913.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.43

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