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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.57, 1,369.03 and 522.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.57, 1,369.03 and 522.76 is: 783.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.57 : 1,369.03 = 522.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.57/1,369.03 = 522.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.57x = 1,369.03 × 522.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.57x = 715,674.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,674.12/913.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.38

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