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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.12, 1,365.84 and 478.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.12, 1,365.84 and 478.56 is: 717.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.12 : 1,365.84 = 478.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.12/1,365.84 = 478.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.12x = 1,365.84 × 478.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.12x = 653,636.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,636.39/911.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.40

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