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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.12, 1,256.52 and 611.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.12, 1,256.52 and 611.84 is: 843.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.12 : 1,256.52 = 611.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.12/1,256.52 = 611.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.12x = 1,256.52 × 611.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.12x = 768,789.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,789.20/911.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.78

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