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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.81, 1,377.62 and 621.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.81, 1,377.62 and 621.28 is: 932.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.81 : 1,377.62 = 621.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.81/1,377.62 = 621.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.81x = 1,377.62 × 621.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.81x = 855,887.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,887.75/917.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.53

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