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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.65, 1,368.44 and 425.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.65, 1,368.44 and 425.22 is: 636.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.65 : 1,368.44 = 425.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.65/1,368.44 = 425.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.65x = 1,368.44 × 425.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.65x = 581,888.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,888.06/913.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.88

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