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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.08, 1,372.62 and 476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.08, 1,372.62 and 476.24 is: 714.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.08 : 1,372.62 = 476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.08/1,372.62 = 476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.08x = 1,372.62 × 476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.08x = 653,696.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,696.55/915.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.36

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