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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.95, 1,375.11 and 396.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.95, 1,375.11 and 396.93 is: 595.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.95 : 1,375.11 = 396.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.95/1,375.11 = 396.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.95x = 1,375.11 × 396.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.95x = 545,822.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,822.41/916.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.26

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