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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.94, 1,368.87 and 425.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.94, 1,368.87 and 425.98 is: 638.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.94 : 1,368.87 = 425.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.94/1,368.87 = 425.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.94x = 1,368.87 × 425.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.94x = 583,111.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,111.24/913.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.02

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