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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.44, 1,375.02 and 526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.44, 1,375.02 and 526.44 is: 789.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.44 : 1,375.02 = 526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.44/1,375.02 = 526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.44x = 1,375.02 × 526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.44x = 723,865.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,865.53/916.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.87

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