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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.60, 1,370.40 and 426.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.60, 1,370.40 and 426.70 is: 640.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.60 : 1,370.40 = 426.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.60/1,370.40 = 426.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.60x = 1,370.40 × 426.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.60x = 584,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,749.68/913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.05

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