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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.80, 1,375.98 and 628.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.80, 1,375.98 and 628.36 is: 942.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.80 : 1,375.98 = 628.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.80/1,375.98 = 628.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.80x = 1,375.98 × 628.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.80x = 864,610.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,610.79/917.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.05

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