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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.81, 1,370.58 and 426.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.81, 1,370.58 and 426.82 is: 640.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.81 : 1,370.58 = 426.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.81/1,370.58 = 426.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.81x = 1,370.58 × 426.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.81x = 584,990.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,990.96/913.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.17

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