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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.66, 1,368.33 and 425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.66, 1,368.33 and 425.44 is: 637.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.66 : 1,368.33 = 425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.66/1,368.33 = 425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.66x = 1,368.33 × 425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.66x = 582,142.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,142.32/912.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.85

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