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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.36, 1,371.60 and 529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.36, 1,371.60 and 529.68 is: 793.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.36 : 1,371.60 = 529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.36/1,371.60 = 529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.36x = 1,371.60 × 529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.36x = 726,509.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,509.09/915.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.69

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