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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.52, 1,377 and 552.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.52, 1,377 and 552.72 is: 829.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.52 : 1,377 = 552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.52/1,377 = 552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.52x = 1,377 × 552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.52x = 761,095.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,095.44/917.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.51

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