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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.34, 1,375.77 and 430.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.34, 1,375.77 and 430.14 is: 645.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.34 : 1,375.77 = 430.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.34/1,375.77 = 430.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.34x = 1,375.77 × 430.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.34x = 591,773.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,773.71/917.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.10

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