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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.94, 1,367.50 and 425.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.94, 1,367.50 and 425.13 is: 637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.94 : 1,367.50 = 425.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.94/1,367.50 = 425.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.94x = 1,367.50 × 425.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.94x = 581,365.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,365.28/911.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.50

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