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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.18, 1,367.48 and 635.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.18, 1,367.48 and 635.48 is: 953.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.18 : 1,367.48 = 635.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.18/1,367.48 = 635.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.18x = 1,367.48 × 635.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.18x = 868,996.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,996.18/911.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.71

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