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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.16, 1,367.82 and 426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.16, 1,367.82 and 426.60 is: 639.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.16 : 1,367.82 = 426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.16/1,367.82 = 426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.16x = 1,367.82 × 426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.16x = 583,512.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,512.01/913.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.00

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