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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.44, 1,373.08 and 699.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.44, 1,373.08 and 699.76 is: 1,047.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.44 : 1,373.08 = 699.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.44/1,373.08 = 699.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.44x = 1,373.08 × 699.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.44x = 960,826.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,826.46/917.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.29

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