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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.57, 1,373.53 and 525.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.57, 1,373.53 and 525.76 is: 787.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.57 : 1,373.53 = 525.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.57/1,373.53 = 525.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.57x = 1,373.53 × 525.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.57x = 722,147.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,147.13/916.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.88

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