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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.82, 1,365.72 and 423.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.82, 1,365.72 and 423.51 is: 635.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.82 : 1,365.72 = 423.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.82/1,365.72 = 423.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.82x = 1,365.72 × 423.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.82x = 578,396.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,396.08/910.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.03

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