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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.76, 1,372.84 and 476.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.76, 1,372.84 and 476.09 is: 713.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.76 : 1,372.84 = 476.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.76/1,372.84 = 476.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.76x = 1,372.84 × 476.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.76x = 653,595.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,595.40/915.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.72

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