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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.65, 1,368.60 and 706.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.65, 1,368.60 and 706.36 is: 1,060.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.65 : 1,368.60 = 706.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.65/1,368.60 = 706.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.65x = 1,368.60 × 706.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.65x = 966,724.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,724.30/911.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.41

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