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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.05, 1,374.86 and 627.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.05, 1,374.86 and 627.61 is: 940.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.05 : 1,374.86 = 627.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.05/1,374.86 = 627.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.05x = 1,374.86 × 627.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.05x = 862,872.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,872.75/917.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.92

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