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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.72, 1,365.86 and 423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.72, 1,365.86 and 423.52 is: 635.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.72 : 1,365.86 = 423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.72/1,365.86 = 423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.72x = 1,365.86 × 423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.72x = 578,469.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,469.03/910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.18

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