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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.75, 1,372.86 and 428.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.75, 1,372.86 and 428.70 is: 642.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.75 : 1,372.86 = 428.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.75/1,372.86 = 428.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.75x = 1,372.86 × 428.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.75x = 588,545.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,545.08/915.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.69

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