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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.10, 1,376.25 and 506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.10, 1,376.25 and 506.52 is: 760.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.10 : 1,376.25 = 506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.10/1,376.25 = 506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.10x = 1,376.25 × 506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.10x = 697,098.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,098.15/917.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.11

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