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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.35, 1,367.69 and 618.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.35, 1,367.69 and 618.15 is: 927.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.35 : 1,367.69 = 618.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.35/1,367.69 = 618.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.35x = 1,367.69 × 618.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.35x = 845,439.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,439.61/911.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.68

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