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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.22, 1,374.86 and 300.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.22, 1,374.86 and 300.77 is: 450.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.22 : 1,374.86 = 300.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.22/1,374.86 = 300.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.22x = 1,374.86 × 300.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.22x = 413,509.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,509.77/917.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.83

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