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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.25, 1,371.78 and 427.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.25, 1,371.78 and 427.71 is: 641.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.25 : 1,371.78 = 427.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.25/1,371.78 = 427.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.25x = 1,371.78 × 427.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.25x = 586,724.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,724.02/914.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.75

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