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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.73, 1,371.15 and 426.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.73, 1,371.15 and 426.90 is: 639.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.73 : 1,371.15 = 426.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.73/1,371.15 = 426.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.73x = 1,371.15 × 426.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.73x = 585,343.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,343.94/914.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.91

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