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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.22, 1,376.29 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.22, 1,376.29 and 455.22 is: 683.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.22 : 1,376.29 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.22/1,376.29 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.22x = 1,376.29 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.22x = 626,515.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,515.30/917.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.06

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