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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.71, 1,369.88 and 426.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.71, 1,369.88 and 426.03 is: 639.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.71 : 1,369.88 = 426.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.71/1,369.88 = 426.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.71x = 1,369.88 × 426.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.71x = 583,609.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,609.98/912.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.43

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