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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.22, 1,259.24 and 689.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.22, 1,259.24 and 689.78 is: 953.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.22 : 1,259.24 = 689.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.22/1,259.24 = 689.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.22x = 1,259.24 × 689.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.22x = 868,598.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,598.57/911.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.23

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