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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.87, 1,365.25 and 423.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.87, 1,365.25 and 423.26 is: 635.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.87 : 1,365.25 = 423.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.87/1,365.25 = 423.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.87x = 1,365.25 × 423.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.87x = 577,855.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,855.72/909.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.10

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