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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.64, 1,375.67 and 423.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.64, 1,375.67 and 423.87 is: 635.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.64 : 1,375.67 = 423.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.64/1,375.67 = 423.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.64x = 1,375.67 × 423.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.64x = 583,103.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,103.12/917.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.44

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