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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.75, 1,368.31 and 425.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.75, 1,368.31 and 425.54 is: 637.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.75 : 1,368.31 = 425.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.75/1,368.31 = 425.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.75x = 1,368.31 × 425.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.75x = 582,263.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,263.80/912.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.92

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