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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.32, 1,368.51 and 561.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.32, 1,368.51 and 561.97 is: 843.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.32 : 1,368.51 = 561.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.32/1,368.51 = 561.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.32x = 1,368.51 × 561.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.32x = 769,061.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,061.56/911.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.90

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