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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.75, 1,371.98 and 524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.75, 1,371.98 and 524.18 is: 787.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.75 : 1,371.98 = 524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.75/1,371.98 = 524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.75x = 1,371.98 × 524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.75x = 719,169.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,169.22/913.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.05

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