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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.02, 1,375.59 and 670.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.02, 1,375.59 and 670.96 is: 1,006.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.02 : 1,375.59 = 670.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.02/1,375.59 = 670.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.02x = 1,375.59 × 670.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.02x = 922,965.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,965.87/917.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.48

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