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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.30, 1,372.58 and 867.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.30, 1,372.58 and 867.56 is: 1,306.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.30 : 1,372.58 = 867.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.30/1,372.58 = 867.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.30x = 1,372.58 × 867.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.30x = 1,190,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,795.50/911.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.70

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