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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.46, 1,373.36 and 604.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.46, 1,373.36 and 604.76 is: 905.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.46 : 1,373.36 = 604.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.46/1,373.36 = 604.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.46x = 1,373.36 × 604.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.46x = 830,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,543.30/917.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.26

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