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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.84, 1,367.87 and 425.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.84, 1,367.87 and 425.33 is: 637.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.84 : 1,367.87 = 425.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.84/1,367.87 = 425.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.84x = 1,367.87 × 425.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.84x = 581,787.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,787.18/912.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.34

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