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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.22, 1,364.24 and 824.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.22, 1,364.24 and 824.72 is: 1,234.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.22 : 1,364.24 = 824.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.22/1,364.24 = 824.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.22x = 1,364.24 × 824.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.22x = 1,125,111.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,111.25/911.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.74

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