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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.01, 1,375.52 and 396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.01, 1,375.52 and 396.59 is: 594.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.01 : 1,375.52 = 396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.01/1,375.52 = 396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.01x = 1,375.52 × 396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.01x = 545,508.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,508.62/917.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.88

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