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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.80, 1,370.81 and 475.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.80, 1,370.81 and 475.25 is: 712.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.80 : 1,370.81 = 475.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.80/1,370.81 = 475.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.80x = 1,370.81 × 475.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.80x = 651,478.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,478.50/913.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.93

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