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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.46, 1,256.46 and 662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.46, 1,256.46 and 662.40 is: 913.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.46 : 1,256.46 = 662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.46/1,256.46 = 662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.46x = 1,256.46 × 662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.46x = 832,279.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,279.10/911.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.13

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