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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.51, 1,375.87 and 300.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.51, 1,375.87 and 300.87 is: 451.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.51 : 1,375.87 = 300.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.51/1,375.87 = 300.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.51x = 1,375.87 × 300.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.51x = 413,957.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,957.25/917.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.18

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