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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.26, 1,367.89 and 424.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.26, 1,367.89 and 424.71 is: 636.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.26 : 1,367.89 = 424.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.26/1,367.89 = 424.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.26x = 1,367.89 × 424.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.26x = 580,955.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,955.50/912.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.83

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