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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.37, 1,376.73 and 571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.37, 1,376.73 and 571.20 is: 857.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.37 : 1,376.73 = 571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.37/1,376.73 = 571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.37x = 1,376.73 × 571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.37x = 786,388.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,388.18/917.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.22

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