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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.77, 1,376.61 and 397.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.77, 1,376.61 and 397.51 is: 596.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.77 : 1,376.61 = 397.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.77/1,376.61 = 397.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.77x = 1,376.61 × 397.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.77x = 547,216.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,216.24/917.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.25

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