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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.28, 1,375.92 and 711.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.28, 1,375.92 and 711.34 is: 1,067.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.28 : 1,375.92 = 711.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.28/1,375.92 = 711.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.28x = 1,375.92 × 711.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.28x = 978,743.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,743.49/917.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.01

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