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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.90, 1,368.12 and 425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.90, 1,368.12 and 425 is: 637.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.90 : 1,368.12 = 425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.90/1,368.12 = 425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.90x = 1,368.12 × 425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.90x = 581,451
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,451/911.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.63

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