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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.22, 1,256.94 and 648.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.22, 1,256.94 and 648.78 is: 894.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.22 : 1,256.94 = 648.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.22/1,256.94 = 648.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.22x = 1,256.94 × 648.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.22x = 815,477.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,477.53/911.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.93

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