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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.36, 1,369.36 and 425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.36, 1,369.36 and 425.20 is: 638.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.36 : 1,369.36 = 425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.36/1,369.36 = 425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.36x = 1,369.36 × 425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.36x = 582,251.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,251.87/912.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.18

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