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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.51, 1,373.83 and 526.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.51, 1,373.83 and 526.01 is: 789.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.51 : 1,373.83 = 526.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.51/1,373.83 = 526.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.51x = 1,373.83 × 526.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.51x = 722,640.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,640.13/915.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.33

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