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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.43, 1,366.45 and 472.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.43, 1,366.45 and 472.21 is: 707.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.43 : 1,366.45 = 472.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.43/1,366.45 = 472.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.43x = 1,366.45 × 472.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.43x = 645,246.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,246.76/911.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.95

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