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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.29, 1,368.42 and 425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.29, 1,368.42 and 425.07 is: 637.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.29 : 1,368.42 = 425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.29/1,368.42 = 425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.29x = 1,368.42 × 425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.29x = 581,674.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,674.29/912.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.60

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