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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.76, 1,374.60 and 403.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.76, 1,374.60 and 403.12 is: 605.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.76 : 1,374.60 = 403.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.76/1,374.60 = 403.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.76x = 1,374.60 × 403.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.76x = 554,128.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,128.75/915.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.10

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