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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.40, 1,376.78 and 571.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.40, 1,376.78 and 571.24 is: 857.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.40 : 1,376.78 = 571.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.40/1,376.78 = 571.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.40x = 1,376.78 × 571.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.40x = 786,471.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,471.81/917.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.28

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