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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.64, 1,375.33 and 505.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.64, 1,375.33 and 505.74 is: 758.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.64 : 1,375.33 = 505.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.64/1,375.33 = 505.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.64x = 1,375.33 × 505.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.64x = 695,552.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,552.52/916.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.81

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