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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.76, 1,372.28 and 427.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.76, 1,372.28 and 427.77 is: 641.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.76 : 1,372.28 = 427.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.76/1,372.28 = 427.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.76x = 1,372.28 × 427.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.76x = 587,018.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,018.08/914.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.72

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