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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.92, 1,372.91 and 526.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.92, 1,372.91 and 526.59 is: 788.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.92 : 1,372.91 = 526.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.92/1,372.91 = 526.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.92x = 1,372.91 × 526.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.92x = 722,960.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,960.68/916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.47

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