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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.16, 1,369.68 and 426.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.16, 1,369.68 and 426.32 is: 639.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.16 : 1,369.68 = 426.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.16/1,369.68 = 426.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.16x = 1,369.68 × 426.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.16x = 583,921.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,921.98/913.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.45

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