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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.26, 1,377.95 and 552.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.26, 1,377.95 and 552.32 is: 829.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.26 : 1,377.95 = 552.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.26/1,377.95 = 552.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.26x = 1,377.95 × 552.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.26x = 761,064.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,064.86/917.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.72

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