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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.27, 1,364.07 and 678.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.27, 1,364.07 and 678.80 is: 1,016.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.27 : 1,364.07 = 678.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.27/1,364.07 = 678.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.27x = 1,364.07 × 678.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.27x = 925,930.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,930.72/911.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.09

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