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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.92, 1,373.58 and 428.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.92, 1,373.58 and 428.66 is: 642.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.92 : 1,373.58 = 428.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.92/1,373.58 = 428.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.92x = 1,373.58 × 428.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.92x = 588,798.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,798.80/915.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.85

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