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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.78, 1,372.32 and 481.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.78, 1,372.32 and 481.62 is: 721.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.78 : 1,372.32 = 481.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.78/1,372.32 = 481.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.78x = 1,372.32 × 481.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.78x = 660,936.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,936.76/915.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.72

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