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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.32, 1,366.97 and 479.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.32, 1,366.97 and 479.32 is: 718.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.32 : 1,366.97 = 479.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.32/1,366.97 = 479.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.32x = 1,366.97 × 479.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.32x = 655,216.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,216.06/911.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.97

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