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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.61, 1,367.73 and 424.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.61, 1,367.73 and 424.71 is: 637.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.61 : 1,367.73 = 424.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.61/1,367.73 = 424.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.61x = 1,367.73 × 424.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.61x = 580,888.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,888.61/911.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.21

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