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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.24, 1,257.44 and 591.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.24, 1,257.44 and 591.64 is: 816.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.24 : 1,257.44 = 591.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.24/1,257.44 = 591.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.24x = 1,257.44 × 591.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.24x = 743,951.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,951.80/911.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.42

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