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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.61, 1,372.23 and 427.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.61, 1,372.23 and 427.71 is: 641.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.61 : 1,372.23 = 427.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.61/1,372.23 = 427.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.61x = 1,372.23 × 427.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.61x = 586,916.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,916.49/914.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.71

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