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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.37, 1,376.25 and 624.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.37, 1,376.25 and 624.15 is: 936.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.37 : 1,376.25 = 624.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.37/1,376.25 = 624.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.37x = 1,376.25 × 624.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.37x = 858,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,986.44/917.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.36

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