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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.60, 1,370.10 and 425.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.60, 1,370.10 and 425.37 is: 638.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.60 : 1,370.10 = 425.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.60/1,370.10 = 425.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.60x = 1,370.10 × 425.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.60x = 582,799.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,799.44/912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.61

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