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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.05, 1,365.12 and 678.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.05, 1,365.12 and 678.04 is: 1,015.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.05 : 1,365.12 = 678.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.05/1,365.12 = 678.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.05x = 1,365.12 × 678.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.05x = 925,602.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,602.55/911.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.98

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