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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.04, 1,366.26 and 423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.04, 1,366.26 and 423.96 is: 635.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.04 : 1,366.26 = 423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.04/1,366.26 = 423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.04x = 1,366.26 × 423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.04x = 579,239.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,239.59/911.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.80

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