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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.93, 1,365.46 and 478.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.93, 1,365.46 and 478.17 is: 715.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.93 : 1,365.46 = 478.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.93/1,365.46 = 478.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.93x = 1,365.46 × 478.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.93x = 652,920.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,920.81/911.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.98

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