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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.23, 1,257.08 and 662.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.23, 1,257.08 and 662.09 is: 913.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.23 : 1,257.08 = 662.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.23/1,257.08 = 662.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.23x = 1,257.08 × 662.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.23x = 832,290.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,290.50/911.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.37

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