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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.33, 1,377.14 and 547.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.33, 1,377.14 and 547.76 is: 822.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.33 : 1,377.14 = 547.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.33/1,377.14 = 547.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.33x = 1,377.14 × 547.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.33x = 754,342.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,342.91/917.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.33

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