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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.76, 1,373.10 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.76, 1,373.10 and 402.12 is: 603.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.76 : 1,373.10 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.76/1,373.10 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.76x = 1,373.10 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.76x = 552,150.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,150.97/914.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.60

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