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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.81, 1,369.08 and 425.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.81, 1,369.08 and 425.82 is: 638.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.81 : 1,369.08 = 425.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.81/1,369.08 = 425.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.81x = 1,369.08 × 425.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.81x = 582,981.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,981.65/912.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.67

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