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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.08, 1,375.62 and 478.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.08, 1,375.62 and 478.24 is: 717.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.08 : 1,375.62 = 478.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.08/1,375.62 = 478.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.08x = 1,375.62 × 478.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.08x = 657,876.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,876.51/917.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.36

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