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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.11, 1,375.05 and 477.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.11, 1,375.05 and 477.28 is: 715.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.11 : 1,375.05 = 477.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.11/1,375.05 = 477.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.11x = 1,375.05 × 477.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.11x = 656,283.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,283.86/917.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.60

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