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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.52, 1,366.92 and 651.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.52, 1,366.92 and 651.60 is: 977.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.52 : 1,366.92 = 651.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.52/1,366.92 = 651.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.52x = 1,366.92 × 651.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.52x = 890,685.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,685.07/911.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.14

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