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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.97, 1,371.75 and 427.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.97, 1,371.75 and 427.29 is: 641.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.97 : 1,371.75 = 427.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.97/1,371.75 = 427.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.97x = 1,371.75 × 427.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.97x = 586,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,135.06/913.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.31

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