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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.56, 1,366.68 and 424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.56, 1,366.68 and 424.12 is: 635.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.56 : 1,366.68 = 424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.56/1,366.68 = 424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.56x = 1,366.68 × 424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.56x = 579,636.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,636.32/911.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.87

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