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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.44, 1,365 and 680.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.44, 1,365 and 680.68 is: 1,019.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.44 : 1,365 = 680.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.44/1,365 = 680.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.44x = 1,365 × 680.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.44x = 929,128.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,128.20/911.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.41

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