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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.12, 1,371.05 and 523.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.12, 1,371.05 and 523.56 is: 786.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.12 : 1,371.05 = 523.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.12/1,371.05 = 523.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.12x = 1,371.05 × 523.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.12x = 717,824.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,824.32/913.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.13

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