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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.28, 1,366.59 and 634.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.28, 1,366.59 and 634.96 is: 951.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.28 : 1,366.59 = 634.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.28/1,366.59 = 634.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.28x = 1,366.59 × 634.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.28x = 867,729.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,729.99/912.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.17

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