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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.17, 1,374.39 and 526.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.17, 1,374.39 and 526.11 is: 789.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.17 : 1,374.39 = 526.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.17/1,374.39 = 526.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.17x = 1,374.39 × 526.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.17x = 723,080.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,080.32/916.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.24

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