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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.10, 1,365.93 and 618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.10, 1,365.93 and 618.24 is: 926.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.10 : 1,365.93 = 618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.10/1,365.93 = 618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.10x = 1,365.93 × 618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.10x = 844,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,472.56/911.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.87

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