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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.52, 1,367.44 and 425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.52, 1,367.44 and 425.12 is: 637.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.52 : 1,367.44 = 425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.52/1,367.44 = 425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.52x = 1,367.44 × 425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.52x = 581,326.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,326.09/911.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.75

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