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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.37, 1,365.12 and 477.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.37, 1,365.12 and 477.63 is: 715.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.37 : 1,365.12 = 477.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.37/1,365.12 = 477.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.37x = 1,365.12 × 477.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.37x = 652,022.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,022.27/911.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.43

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