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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.50, 1,372.01 and 421.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.50, 1,372.01 and 421.62 is: 631.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.50 : 1,372.01 = 421.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.50/1,372.01 = 421.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.50x = 1,372.01 × 421.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.50x = 578,464.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,464.75/915.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.86

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