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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.73, 1,367.64 and 696.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.73, 1,367.64 and 696.63 is: 1,044.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.73 : 1,367.64 = 696.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.73/1,367.64 = 696.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.73x = 1,367.64 × 696.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.73x = 952,739.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,739.05/911.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.98

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