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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.33, 1,375.79 and 551.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.33, 1,375.79 and 551.61 is: 827.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.33 : 1,375.79 = 551.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.33/1,375.79 = 551.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.33x = 1,375.79 × 551.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.33x = 758,896.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,896.76/917.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.29

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