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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.30, 1,375.23 and 627.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.30, 1,375.23 and 627.86 is: 941.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.30 : 1,375.23 = 627.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.30/1,375.23 = 627.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.30x = 1,375.23 × 627.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.30x = 863,451.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,451.91/917.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.30

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