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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.24, 1,370.31 and 426.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.24, 1,370.31 and 426.21 is: 639.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.24 : 1,370.31 = 426.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.24/1,370.31 = 426.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.24x = 1,370.31 × 426.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.24x = 584,039.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,039.83/913.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.53

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