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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.76, 1,372.66 and 428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.76, 1,372.66 and 428.40 is: 642.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.76 : 1,372.66 = 428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.76/1,372.66 = 428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.76x = 1,372.66 × 428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.76x = 588,047.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,047.54/915.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.14

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