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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.85, 1,375.73 and 455.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.85, 1,375.73 and 455.96 is: 683.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.85 : 1,375.73 = 455.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.85/1,375.73 = 455.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.85x = 1,375.73 × 455.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.85x = 627,277.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,277.85/917.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.42

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