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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.16, 1,256.07 and 644.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.16, 1,256.07 and 644.77 is: 888.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.16 : 1,256.07 = 644.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.16/1,256.07 = 644.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.16x = 1,256.07 × 644.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.16x = 809,880.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,880.24/911.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.85

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