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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.44, 1,374.72 and 396.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.44, 1,374.72 and 396.55 is: 594.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.44 : 1,374.72 = 396.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.44/1,374.72 = 396.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.44x = 1,374.72 × 396.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.44x = 545,145.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,145.22/916.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.85

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