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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911, 1,256.22 and 673.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911, 1,256.22 and 673.88 is: 929.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911 : 1,256.22 = 673.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911/1,256.22 = 673.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911x = 1,256.22 × 673.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911x = 846,541.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,541.53/911
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.24

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