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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.76, 1,367.62 and 618.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.76, 1,367.62 and 618.53 is: 927.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.76 : 1,367.62 = 618.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.76/1,367.62 = 618.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.76x = 1,367.62 × 618.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.76x = 845,912.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,912.07/911.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.78

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