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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.63, 1,373.44 and 402.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.63, 1,373.44 and 402.63 is: 603.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.63 : 1,373.44 = 402.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.63/1,373.44 = 402.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.63x = 1,373.44 × 402.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.63x = 552,988.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,988.15/915.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.94

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