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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.56, 1,375.29 and 397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.56, 1,375.29 and 397.04 is: 595.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.56 : 1,375.29 = 397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.56/1,375.29 = 397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.56x = 1,375.29 × 397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.56x = 546,042.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,042.95/917.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.10

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