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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.86, 1,377.23 and 455.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.86, 1,377.23 and 455.55 is: 683.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.86 : 1,377.23 = 455.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.86/1,377.23 = 455.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.86x = 1,377.23 × 455.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.86x = 627,401.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,401.71/917.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.55

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