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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.51, 1,374.73 and 551.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.51, 1,374.73 and 551.53 is: 826.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.51 : 1,374.73 = 551.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.51/1,374.73 = 551.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.51x = 1,374.73 × 551.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.51x = 758,212.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,212.92/917.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.38

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