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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.30, 1,368.52 and 425.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.30, 1,368.52 and 425.10 is: 637.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.30 : 1,368.52 = 425.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.30/1,368.52 = 425.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.30x = 1,368.52 × 425.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.30x = 581,757.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,757.85/912.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.68

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