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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.05, 1,376.79 and 527.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.05, 1,376.79 and 527.44 is: 791.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.05 : 1,376.79 = 527.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.05/1,376.79 = 527.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.05x = 1,376.79 × 527.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.05x = 726,174.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,174.12/917.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.86

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