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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.66, 1,367.69 and 472.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.66, 1,367.69 and 472.77 is: 709.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.66 : 1,367.69 = 472.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.66/1,367.69 = 472.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.66x = 1,367.69 × 472.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.66x = 646,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,600.44/911.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.26

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