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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.64, 1,376.94 and 455.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.64, 1,376.94 and 455.76 is: 683.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.64 : 1,376.94 = 455.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.64/1,376.94 = 455.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.64x = 1,376.94 × 455.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.64x = 627,554.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,554.17/917.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.88

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