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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.18, 1,371.78 and 525.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.18, 1,371.78 and 525.84 is: 787.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.18 : 1,371.78 = 525.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.18/1,371.78 = 525.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.18x = 1,371.78 × 525.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.18x = 721,336.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,336.80/916.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.33

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