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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.88, 1,367.24 and 425.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.88, 1,367.24 and 425.08 is: 637.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.88 : 1,367.24 = 425.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.88/1,367.24 = 425.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.88x = 1,367.24 × 425.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.88x = 581,186.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,186.38/911.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.35

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