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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.14, 1,377.92 and 425.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.14, 1,377.92 and 425.37 is: 637.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.14 : 1,377.92 = 425.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.14/1,377.92 = 425.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.14x = 1,377.92 × 425.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.14x = 586,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,123.70/919.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.69

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