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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.14, 1,367.12 and 494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.14, 1,367.12 and 494.80 is: 742.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.14 : 1,367.12 = 494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.14/1,367.12 = 494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.14x = 1,367.12 × 494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.14x = 676,450.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,450.98/911.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.42

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