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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.78, 1,373.22 and 453.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.78, 1,373.22 and 453.36 is: 679.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.78 : 1,373.22 = 453.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.78/1,373.22 = 453.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.78x = 1,373.22 × 453.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.78x = 622,563.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,563.02/915.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.82

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