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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.48, 1,366.11 and 650.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.48, 1,366.11 and 650.06 is: 974.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.48 : 1,366.11 = 650.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.48/1,366.11 = 650.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.48x = 1,366.11 × 650.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.48x = 888,051.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,051.76/911.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.30

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