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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.87, 1,368.26 and 425.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.87, 1,368.26 and 425.27 is: 638.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.87 : 1,368.26 = 425.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.87/1,368.26 = 425.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.87x = 1,368.26 × 425.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.87x = 581,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,870.96/911.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.11

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