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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.85, 1,377.03 and 397.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.85, 1,377.03 and 397.59 is: 596.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.85 : 1,377.03 = 397.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.85/1,377.03 = 397.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.85x = 1,377.03 × 397.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.85x = 547,493.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,493.36/917.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.50

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