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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.36, 1,365.74 and 416.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.36, 1,365.74 and 416.55 is: 624.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.36 : 1,365.74 = 416.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.36/1,365.74 = 416.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.36x = 1,365.74 × 416.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.36x = 568,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,900.04/911.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.23

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