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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.89, 1,370.00 and 425.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.89, 1,370.00 and 425.93 is: 639.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.89 : 1,370.00 = 425.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.89/1,370.00 = 425.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.89x = 1,370.00 × 425.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.89x = 583,518.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,518.31/912.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.20

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