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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.77, 1,366.77 and 423.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.77, 1,366.77 and 423.87 is: 636.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.77 : 1,366.77 = 423.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.77/1,366.77 = 423.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.77x = 1,366.77 × 423.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.77x = 579,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,332.80/910.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.09

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