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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.12, 1,373.54 and 428.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.12, 1,373.54 and 428.88 is: 643.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.12 : 1,373.54 = 428.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.12/1,373.54 = 428.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.12x = 1,373.54 × 428.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.12x = 589,083.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,083.84/916.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.02

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