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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.26, 1,367.16 and 424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.26, 1,367.16 and 424.60 is: 637.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.26 : 1,367.16 = 424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.26/1,367.16 = 424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.26x = 1,367.16 × 424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.26x = 580,496.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,496.14/911.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.03

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