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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916, 1,373.76 and 531.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916, 1,373.76 and 531.52 is: 797.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916 : 1,373.76 = 531.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916/1,373.76 = 531.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916x = 1,373.76 × 531.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916x = 730,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,180.92/916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.14

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