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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.28, 1,375.67 and 397.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.28, 1,375.67 and 397.17 is: 595.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.28 : 1,375.67 = 397.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.28/1,375.67 = 397.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.28x = 1,375.67 × 397.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.28x = 546,372.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,372.87/917.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.64

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