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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.25, 1,374.44 and 396.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.25, 1,374.44 and 396.77 is: 595.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.25 : 1,374.44 = 396.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.25/1,374.44 = 396.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.25x = 1,374.44 × 396.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.25x = 545,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,327.70/916.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.18

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