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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.57, 1,367.56 and 417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.57, 1,367.56 and 417.76 is: 626.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.57 : 1,367.56 = 417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.57/1,367.56 = 417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.57x = 1,367.56 × 417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.57x = 571,311.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,311.87/912.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.05

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