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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.01, 1,374.67 and 505.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.01, 1,374.67 and 505.04 is: 757.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.01 : 1,374.67 = 505.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.01/1,374.67 = 505.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.01x = 1,374.67 × 505.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.01x = 694,257.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,257.09/916.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.92

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