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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.07, 1,366.82 and 417.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.07, 1,366.82 and 417.26 is: 625.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.07 : 1,366.82 = 417.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.07/1,366.82 = 417.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.07x = 1,366.82 × 417.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.07x = 570,310.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,310.39/912.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.30

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