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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.72, 1,374.12 and 453.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.72, 1,374.12 and 453.75 is: 680.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.72 : 1,374.12 = 453.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.72/1,374.12 = 453.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.72x = 1,374.12 × 453.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.72x = 623,506.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,506.95/915.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.89

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