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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.89, 1,376.69 and 340.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.89, 1,376.69 and 340.63 is: 510.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.89 : 1,376.69 = 340.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.89/1,376.69 = 340.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.89x = 1,376.69 × 340.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.89x = 468,941.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,941.91/917.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.89

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