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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.98, 1,372.74 and 427.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.98, 1,372.74 and 427.98 is: 641.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.98 : 1,372.74 = 427.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.98/1,372.74 = 427.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.98x = 1,372.74 × 427.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.98x = 587,505.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,505.27/915.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.40

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