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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.75, 1,367.62 and 425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.75, 1,367.62 and 425.14 is: 637.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.75 : 1,367.62 = 425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.75/1,367.62 = 425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.75x = 1,367.62 × 425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.75x = 581,425.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,425.48/911.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.71

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