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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.33, 1,375.32 and 552.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.33, 1,375.32 and 552.04 is: 827.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.33 : 1,375.32 = 552.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.33/1,375.32 = 552.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.33x = 1,375.32 × 552.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.33x = 759,225.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,225.63/917.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.64

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