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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.29, 1,368.87 and 636.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.29, 1,368.87 and 636.06 is: 952.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.29 : 1,368.87 = 636.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.29/1,368.87 = 636.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.29x = 1,368.87 × 636.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.29x = 870,683.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,683.45/914.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.31

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