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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.84, 1,371.84 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.84, 1,371.84 and 403.20 is: 603.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.84 : 1,371.84 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.84/1,371.84 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.84x = 1,371.84 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.84x = 553,125.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,125.89/915.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.95

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