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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.88, 1,369.74 and 426.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.88, 1,369.74 and 426.25 is: 639.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.88 : 1,369.74 = 426.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.88/1,369.74 = 426.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.88x = 1,369.74 × 426.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.88x = 583,851.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,851.68/912.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.57

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