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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.81, 1,367.78 and 424.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.81, 1,367.78 and 424.59 is: 636.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.81 : 1,367.78 = 424.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.81/1,367.78 = 424.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.81x = 1,367.78 × 424.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.81x = 580,743.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,743.59/911.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.92

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