Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.96, 1,372 and 427.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 914.96, 1,372 and 427.60 is: 641.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
914.96 : 1,372 = 427.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
914.96/1,372 = 427.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
914.96x = 1,372 × 427.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
914.96x = 586,667.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 586,667.20/914.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641.19
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