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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.26, 1,374.62 and 504.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.26, 1,374.62 and 504.83 is: 757.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.26 : 1,374.62 = 504.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.26/1,374.62 = 504.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.26x = 1,374.62 × 504.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.26x = 693,953.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,953.17/916.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.37

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