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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.87, 1,372.76 and 428.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.87, 1,372.76 and 428.27 is: 642.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.87 : 1,372.76 = 428.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.87/1,372.76 = 428.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.87x = 1,372.76 × 428.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.87x = 587,902.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,902.92/914.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.61

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