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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.40, 1,370.31 and 426.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.40, 1,370.31 and 426.19 is: 639.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.40 : 1,370.31 = 426.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.40/1,370.31 = 426.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.40x = 1,370.31 × 426.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.40x = 584,007.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,007.39/913.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.38

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