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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.44, 1,374.87 and 506.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.44, 1,374.87 and 506.77 is: 759.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.44 : 1,374.87 = 506.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.44/1,374.87 = 506.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.44x = 1,374.87 × 506.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.44x = 696,742.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,742.87/917.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.44

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