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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915, 1,372.40 and 427.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915, 1,372.40 and 427.74 is: 641.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915 : 1,372.40 = 427.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915/1,372.40 = 427.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915x = 1,372.40 × 427.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915x = 587,030.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,030.38/915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.56

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