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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.43, 1,375.89 and 526.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.43, 1,375.89 and 526.96 is: 790.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.43 : 1,375.89 = 526.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.43/1,375.89 = 526.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.43x = 1,375.89 × 526.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.43x = 725,031.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,031.00/917.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.29

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