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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.40, 1,258.88 and 675.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.40, 1,258.88 and 675.80 is: 933.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.40 : 1,258.88 = 675.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.40/1,258.88 = 675.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.40x = 1,258.88 × 675.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.40x = 850,751.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,751.10/911.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.46

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