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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.41, 1,367.10 and 638.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.41, 1,367.10 and 638.04 is: 957.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.41 : 1,367.10 = 638.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.41/1,367.10 = 638.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.41x = 1,367.10 × 638.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.41x = 872,264.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,264.48/911.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.05

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