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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.28, 1,256.64 and 662.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.28, 1,256.64 and 662.16 is: 913.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.28 : 1,256.64 = 662.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.28/1,256.64 = 662.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.28x = 1,256.64 × 662.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.28x = 832,096.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,096.74/911.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.11

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