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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.27, 1,376.58 and 527.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.27, 1,376.58 and 527.46 is: 791.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.27 : 1,376.58 = 527.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.27/1,376.58 = 527.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.27x = 1,376.58 × 527.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.27x = 726,090.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,090.89/917.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.58

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