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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.15, 1,369.73 and 425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.15, 1,369.73 and 425.94 is: 638.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.15 : 1,369.73 = 425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.15/1,369.73 = 425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.15x = 1,369.73 × 425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.15x = 583,422.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,422.80/913.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.91

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