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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.03, 1,367.91 and 808.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.03, 1,367.91 and 808.97 is: 1,214.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.03 : 1,367.91 = 808.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.03/1,367.91 = 808.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.03x = 1,367.91 × 808.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.03x = 1,106,591.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,591.31/911.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.67

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