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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.15, 1,256.34 and 627.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.15, 1,256.34 and 627.24 is: 864.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.15 : 1,256.34 = 627.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.15/1,256.34 = 627.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.15x = 1,256.34 × 627.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.15x = 788,033.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,033.77/911.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.88

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