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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.96, 1,368.92 and 425.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.96, 1,368.92 and 425.58 is: 638.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.96 : 1,368.92 = 425.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.96/1,368.92 = 425.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.96x = 1,368.92 × 425.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.96x = 582,584.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,584.97/912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.13

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