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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.15, 1,374.71 and 396.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.15, 1,374.71 and 396.55 is: 594.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.15 : 1,374.71 = 396.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.15/1,374.71 = 396.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.15x = 1,374.71 × 396.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.15x = 545,133.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,133.25/917.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.38

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