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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.52, 1,374.12 and 526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.52, 1,374.12 and 526.64 is: 789.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.52 : 1,374.12 = 526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.52/1,374.12 = 526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.52x = 1,374.12 × 526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.52x = 723,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,666.56/916.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.58

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