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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.29, 1,369.92 and 426.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.29, 1,369.92 and 426.07 is: 639.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.29 : 1,369.92 = 426.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.29/1,369.92 = 426.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.29x = 1,369.92 × 426.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.29x = 583,681.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,681.81/913.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.10

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