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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.14, 1,366.80 and 622.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.14, 1,366.80 and 622.78 is: 934.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.14 : 1,366.80 = 622.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.14/1,366.80 = 622.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.14x = 1,366.80 × 622.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.14x = 851,215.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,215.70/911.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.23

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