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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.72, 1,377.40 and 571.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.72, 1,377.40 and 571.73 is: 858.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.72 : 1,377.40 = 571.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.72/1,377.40 = 571.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.72x = 1,377.40 × 571.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.72x = 787,492.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,492.59/917.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.10

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