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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.06, 1,374.81 and 526.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.06, 1,374.81 and 526.27 is: 789.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.06 : 1,374.81 = 526.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.06/1,374.81 = 526.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.06x = 1,374.81 × 526.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.06x = 723,521.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,521.26/916.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.82

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