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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.97, 1,376.78 and 259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.97, 1,376.78 and 259.84 is: 389.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.97 : 1,376.78 = 259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.97/1,376.78 = 259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.97x = 1,376.78 × 259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.97x = 357,742.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,742.19/917.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.71

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