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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.96, 1,370.01 and 419.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.96, 1,370.01 and 419.29 is: 629.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.96 : 1,370.01 = 419.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.96/1,370.01 = 419.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.96x = 1,370.01 × 419.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.96x = 574,431.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,431.49/912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.20

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