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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.96, 1,366.92 and 424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.96, 1,366.92 and 424 is: 635.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.96 : 1,366.92 = 424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.96/1,366.92 = 424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.96x = 1,366.92 × 424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.96x = 579,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,574.08/911.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.53

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