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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.52, 1,368.80 and 425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.52, 1,368.80 and 425.44 is: 638.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.52 : 1,368.80 = 425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.52/1,368.80 = 425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.52x = 1,368.80 × 425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.52x = 582,342.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,342.27/912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.17

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