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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.50, 1,368.12 and 547.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.50, 1,368.12 and 547.48 is: 819.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.50 : 1,368.12 = 547.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.50/1,368.12 = 547.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.50x = 1,368.12 × 547.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.50x = 749,018.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,018.34/913.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.94

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