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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.43, 1,367.96 and 789.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.43, 1,367.96 and 789.93 is: 1,185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.43 : 1,367.96 = 789.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.43/1,367.96 = 789.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.43x = 1,367.96 × 789.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.43x = 1,080,588.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,588.69/911.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.60

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