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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.00, 1,363.81 and 617.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.00, 1,363.81 and 617.73 is: 924.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.00 : 1,363.81 = 617.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.00/1,363.81 = 617.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.00x = 1,363.81 × 617.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.00x = 842,468.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,468.22/911.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.78

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