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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.85, 1,372.73 and 427.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.85, 1,372.73 and 427.82 is: 641.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.85 : 1,372.73 = 427.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.85/1,372.73 = 427.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.85x = 1,372.73 × 427.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.85x = 587,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,272.35/914.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.93

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