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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.78, 1,372.50 and 428.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.78, 1,372.50 and 428.16 is: 641.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.78 : 1,372.50 = 428.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.78/1,372.50 = 428.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.78x = 1,372.50 × 428.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.78x = 587,649.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,649.60/915.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.69

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