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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.52, 1,376.58 and 610.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.52, 1,376.58 and 610.58 is: 916.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.52 : 1,376.58 = 610.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.52/1,376.58 = 610.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.52x = 1,376.58 × 610.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.52x = 840,505.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,505.33/917.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.06

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