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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.26, 1,368.84 and 425.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.26, 1,368.84 and 425.35 is: 638.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.26 : 1,368.84 = 425.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.26/1,368.84 = 425.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.26x = 1,368.84 × 425.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.26x = 582,229.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,229.25/912.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.23

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