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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.06, 1,367.82 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.06, 1,367.82 and 425.52 is: 638.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.06 : 1,367.82 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.06/1,367.82 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.06x = 1,367.82 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.06x = 582,034.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,034.77/912.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.15

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