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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.71, 1,368.38 and 425.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.71, 1,368.38 and 425.03 is: 637.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.71 : 1,368.38 = 425.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.71/1,368.38 = 425.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.71x = 1,368.38 × 425.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.71x = 581,603.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,603.85/911.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.93

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