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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.15, 1,364.55 and 471.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.15, 1,364.55 and 471.22 is: 705.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.15 : 1,364.55 = 471.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.15/1,364.55 = 471.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.15x = 1,364.55 × 471.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.15x = 642,998.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,998.07/911.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.70

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