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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.73, 1,372.65 and 427.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.73, 1,372.65 and 427.90 is: 641.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.73 : 1,372.65 = 427.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.73/1,372.65 = 427.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.73x = 1,372.65 × 427.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.73x = 587,356.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,356.94/915.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.41

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