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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.92, 1,374.30 and 396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.92, 1,374.30 and 396.72 is: 594.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.92 : 1,374.30 = 396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.92/1,374.30 = 396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.92x = 1,374.30 × 396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.92x = 545,212.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,212.30/916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.61

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