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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.72, 1,376.22 and 455.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.72, 1,376.22 and 455.24 is: 682.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.72 : 1,376.22 = 455.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.72/1,376.22 = 455.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.72x = 1,376.22 × 455.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.72x = 626,510.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,510.39/917.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.68

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