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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.36, 1,256.08 and 659.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.36, 1,256.08 and 659.28 is: 908.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.36 : 1,256.08 = 659.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.36/1,256.08 = 659.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.36x = 1,256.08 × 659.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.36x = 828,108.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,108.42/911.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.65

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