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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.97, 1,369.69 and 425.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.97, 1,369.69 and 425.45 is: 638.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.97 : 1,369.69 = 425.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.97/1,369.69 = 425.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.97x = 1,369.69 × 425.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.97x = 582,734.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,734.61/912.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.28

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