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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.40, 1,369.10 and 426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.40, 1,369.10 and 426.02 is: 638.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.40 : 1,369.10 = 426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.40/1,369.10 = 426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.40x = 1,369.10 × 426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.40x = 583,263.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,263.98/913.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.56

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