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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.22, 1,376.02 and 397.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.22, 1,376.02 and 397.22 is: 595.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.22 : 1,376.02 = 397.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.22/1,376.02 = 397.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.22x = 1,376.02 × 397.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.22x = 546,582.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,582.66/917.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.91

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