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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.92, 1,372.56 and 452.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.92, 1,372.56 and 452.68 is: 679.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.92 : 1,372.56 = 452.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.92/1,372.56 = 452.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.92x = 1,372.56 × 452.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.92x = 621,330.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,330.46/914.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.11

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