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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.46, 1,375.38 and 645.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.46, 1,375.38 and 645.30 is: 967.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.46 : 1,375.38 = 645.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.46/1,375.38 = 645.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.46x = 1,375.38 × 645.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.46x = 887,532.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,532.71/917.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.38

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