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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.02, 1,374.58 and 526.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.02, 1,374.58 and 526.51 is: 790.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.02 : 1,374.58 = 526.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.02/1,374.58 = 526.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.02x = 1,374.58 × 526.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.02x = 723,723.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,723.24/916.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.08

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