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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.07, 1,375.90 and 397.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.07, 1,375.90 and 397.23 is: 595.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.07 : 1,375.90 = 397.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.07/1,375.90 = 397.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.07x = 1,375.90 × 397.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.07x = 546,542.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,542.60/917.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.97

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