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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.15, 1,376.39 and 711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.15, 1,376.39 and 711.20 is: 1,067.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.15 : 1,376.39 = 711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.15/1,376.39 = 711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.15x = 1,376.39 × 711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.15x = 978,893.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,893.79/917.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.33

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