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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.19, 1,368.96 and 638.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.19, 1,368.96 and 638.59 is: 958.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.19 : 1,368.96 = 638.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.19/1,368.96 = 638.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.19x = 1,368.96 × 638.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.19x = 874,204.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,204.17/912.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.36

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