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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.55, 1,366.52 and 773.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.55, 1,366.52 and 773.61 is: 1,159.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.55 : 1,366.52 = 773.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.55/1,366.52 = 773.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.55x = 1,366.52 × 773.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.55x = 1,057,144.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,144.54/911.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.72

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