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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.76, 1,370.72 and 420.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.76, 1,370.72 and 420.16 is: 630.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.76 : 1,370.72 = 420.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.76/1,370.72 = 420.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.76x = 1,370.72 × 420.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.76x = 575,921.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,921.72/913.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.28

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