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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.07, 1,369.05 and 426.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.07, 1,369.05 and 426.09 is: 638.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.07 : 1,369.05 = 426.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.07/1,369.05 = 426.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.07x = 1,369.05 × 426.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.07x = 583,338.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,338.51/914.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.18

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