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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.13, 1,374.58 and 505.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.13, 1,374.58 and 505.23 is: 758.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.13 : 1,374.58 = 505.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.13/1,374.58 = 505.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.13x = 1,374.58 × 505.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.13x = 694,481.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,481.23/916.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.06

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