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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.88, 1,367.82 and 665.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.88, 1,367.82 and 665.28 is: 997.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.88 : 1,367.82 = 665.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.88/1,367.82 = 665.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.88x = 1,367.82 × 665.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.88x = 909,983.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,983.29/911.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.92

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