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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.28, 1,364.06 and 678.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.28, 1,364.06 and 678.80 is: 1,016.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.28 : 1,364.06 = 678.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.28/1,364.06 = 678.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.28x = 1,364.06 × 678.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.28x = 925,923.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,923.93/911.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.07

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