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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.28, 1,374.42 and 551.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.28, 1,374.42 and 551.61 is: 826.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.28 : 1,374.42 = 551.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.28/1,374.42 = 551.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.28x = 1,374.42 × 551.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.28x = 758,143.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,143.82/917.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.51

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