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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.90, 1,369.59 and 474.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.90, 1,369.59 and 474.18 is: 711.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.90 : 1,369.59 = 474.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.90/1,369.59 = 474.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.90x = 1,369.59 × 474.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.90x = 649,432.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,432.19/912.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.39

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