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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.06, 1,369.18 and 426.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.06, 1,369.18 and 426.25 is: 639.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.06 : 1,369.18 = 426.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.06/1,369.18 = 426.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.06x = 1,369.18 × 426.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.06x = 583,612.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,612.98/913.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.18

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