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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.56, 1,372.68 and 453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.56, 1,372.68 and 453.52 is: 679.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.56 : 1,372.68 = 453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.56/1,372.68 = 453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.56x = 1,372.68 × 453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.56x = 622,537.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,537.83/915.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.95

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