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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.20, 1,374.97 and 396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.20, 1,374.97 and 396.88 is: 594.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.20 : 1,374.97 = 396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.20/1,374.97 = 396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.20x = 1,374.97 × 396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.20x = 545,693.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,693.29/917.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.95

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