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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.60, 1,367.98 and 419.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.60, 1,367.98 and 419.15 is: 628.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.60 : 1,367.98 = 419.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.60/1,367.98 = 419.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.60x = 1,367.98 × 419.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.60x = 573,391.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,391.19/912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.31

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