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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.22, 1,375.01 and 505.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.22, 1,375.01 and 505.71 is: 758.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.22 : 1,375.01 = 505.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.22/1,375.01 = 505.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.22x = 1,375.01 × 505.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.22x = 695,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,346.90/916.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.93

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