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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.56, 1,373.76 and 531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.56, 1,373.76 and 531 is: 795.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.56 : 1,373.76 = 531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.56/1,373.76 = 531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.56x = 1,373.76 × 531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.56x = 729,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,466.56/916.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.87

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