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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.05, 1,375.53 and 396.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.05, 1,375.53 and 396.94 is: 595.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.05 : 1,375.53 = 396.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.05/1,375.53 = 396.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.05x = 1,375.53 × 396.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.05x = 546,002.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,002.88/917.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.39

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