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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.33, 1,368.63 and 547.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.33, 1,368.63 and 547.72 is: 820.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.33 : 1,368.63 = 547.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.33/1,368.63 = 547.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.33x = 1,368.63 × 547.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.33x = 749,620.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,620.55/913.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.75

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