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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.09, 1,367.73 and 424.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.09, 1,367.73 and 424.88 is: 637.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.09 : 1,367.73 = 424.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.09/1,367.73 = 424.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.09x = 1,367.73 × 424.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.09x = 581,114.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,114.28/912.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.12

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