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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.93, 1,377.12 and 455.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.93, 1,377.12 and 455.93 is: 684.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.93 : 1,377.12 = 455.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.93/1,377.12 = 455.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.93x = 1,377.12 × 455.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.93x = 627,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,870.31/917.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.00

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