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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.26, 1,375.85 and 506.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.26, 1,375.85 and 506.60 is: 759.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.26 : 1,375.85 = 506.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.26/1,375.85 = 506.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.26x = 1,375.85 × 506.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.26x = 697,005.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,005.61/917.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.88

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