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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.14, 1,373.54 and 477.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.14, 1,373.54 and 477.22 is: 714.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.14 : 1,373.54 = 477.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.14/1,373.54 = 477.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.14x = 1,373.54 × 477.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.14x = 655,480.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,480.76/917.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.70

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