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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.04, 1,372.80 and 427.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.04, 1,372.80 and 427.84 is: 641.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.04 : 1,372.80 = 427.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.04/1,372.80 = 427.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.04x = 1,372.80 × 427.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.04x = 587,338.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,338.75/915.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.87

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