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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.02, 1,370.15 and 426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.02, 1,370.15 and 426.12 is: 639.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.02 : 1,370.15 = 426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.02/1,370.15 = 426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.02x = 1,370.15 × 426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.02x = 583,846.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,846.19/913.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.47

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