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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.40, 1,375.17 and 550.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.40, 1,375.17 and 550.47 is: 825.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.40 : 1,375.17 = 550.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.40/1,375.17 = 550.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.40x = 1,375.17 × 550.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.40x = 756,989.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,989.83/917.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.15

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