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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.16, 1,367.61 and 637.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.16, 1,367.61 and 637.48 is: 955.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.16 : 1,367.61 = 637.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.16/1,367.61 = 637.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.16x = 1,367.61 × 637.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.16x = 871,824.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,824.02/912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.78

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