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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.72, 1,376.91 and 424.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.72, 1,376.91 and 424.36 is: 636.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.72 : 1,376.91 = 424.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.72/1,376.91 = 424.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.72x = 1,376.91 × 424.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.72x = 584,302.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,302.09/917.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.69

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