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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.16, 1,366.32 and 425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.16, 1,366.32 and 425.60 is: 637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.16 : 1,366.32 = 425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.16/1,366.32 = 425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.16x = 1,366.32 × 425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.16x = 581,505.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,505.79/912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.50

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