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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.05, 1,375.29 and 526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.05, 1,375.29 and 526.44 is: 790.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.05 : 1,375.29 = 526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.05/1,375.29 = 526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.05x = 1,375.29 × 526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.05x = 724,007.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,007.67/916.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.36

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