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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.36, 1,366.74 and 637.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.36, 1,366.74 and 637.58 is: 956.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.36 : 1,366.74 = 637.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.36/1,366.74 = 637.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.36x = 1,366.74 × 637.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.36x = 871,406.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,406.09/911.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.16

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