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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.50, 1,364.56 and 618.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.50, 1,364.56 and 618.23 is: 925.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.50 : 1,364.56 = 618.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.50/1,364.56 = 618.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.50x = 1,364.56 × 618.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.50x = 843,613.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,613.79/911.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.53

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