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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.92, 1,368.36 and 424.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.92, 1,368.36 and 424.84 is: 637.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.92 : 1,368.36 = 424.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.92/1,368.36 = 424.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.92x = 1,368.36 × 424.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.92x = 581,334.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,334.06/911.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.48

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