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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.23, 1,376.19 and 552.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.23, 1,376.19 and 552.28 is: 828.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.23 : 1,376.19 = 552.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.23/1,376.19 = 552.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.23x = 1,376.19 × 552.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.23x = 760,042.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,042.21/917.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.63

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