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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.78, 1,367.67 and 424.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.78, 1,367.67 and 424.56 is: 636.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.78 : 1,367.67 = 424.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.78/1,367.67 = 424.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.78x = 1,367.67 × 424.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.78x = 580,657.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,657.98/911.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.84

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