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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.86, 1,375.57 and 300.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.86, 1,375.57 and 300.57 is: 450.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.86 : 1,375.57 = 300.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.86/1,375.57 = 300.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.86x = 1,375.57 × 300.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.86x = 413,455.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,455.07/916.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.95

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