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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.45, 1,376.31 and 594.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.45, 1,376.31 and 594.26 is: 891.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.45 : 1,376.31 = 594.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.45/1,376.31 = 594.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.45x = 1,376.31 × 594.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.45x = 817,885.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,885.98/917.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.48

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