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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.56, 1,374.36 and 429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.56, 1,374.36 and 429.72 is: 644.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.56 : 1,374.36 = 429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.56/1,374.36 = 429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.56x = 1,374.36 × 429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.56x = 590,589.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,589.98/916.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.35

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