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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.98, 1,368.92 and 425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.98, 1,368.92 and 425.50 is: 638.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.98 : 1,368.92 = 425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.98/1,368.92 = 425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.98x = 1,368.92 × 425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.98x = 582,475.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,475.46/911.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.69

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