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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.99, 1,377.39 and 431.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.99, 1,377.39 and 431.39 is: 647.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.99 : 1,377.39 = 431.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.99/1,377.39 = 431.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.99x = 1,377.39 × 431.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.99x = 594,192.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,192.27/917.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.28

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