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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.29, 1,368.81 and 620.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.29, 1,368.81 and 620.10 is: 930.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.29 : 1,368.81 = 620.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.29/1,368.81 = 620.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.29x = 1,368.81 × 620.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.29x = 848,799.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,799.08/912.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.41

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