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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.64, 1,374.84 and 630.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.64, 1,374.84 and 630.36 is: 944.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.64 : 1,374.84 = 630.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.64/1,374.84 = 630.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.64x = 1,374.84 × 630.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.64x = 866,644.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,644.14/917.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.43

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