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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.12, 1,370.22 and 474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.12, 1,370.22 and 474.40 is: 711.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.12 : 1,370.22 = 474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.12/1,370.22 = 474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.12x = 1,370.22 × 474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.12x = 650,032.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,032.37/913.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.88

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