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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.08, 1,366.62 and 565.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.08, 1,366.62 and 565.42 is: 848.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.08 : 1,366.62 = 565.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.08/1,366.62 = 565.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.08x = 1,366.62 × 565.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.08x = 772,707.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,707.45/911.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.13

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