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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.72, 1,366.14 and 423.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.72, 1,366.14 and 423.91 is: 635.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.72 : 1,366.14 = 423.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.72/1,366.14 = 423.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.72x = 1,366.14 × 423.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.72x = 579,120.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,120.41/910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.89

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