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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.52, 1,377.90 and 553.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.52, 1,377.90 and 553.02 is: 830.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.52 : 1,377.90 = 553.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.52/1,377.90 = 553.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.52x = 1,377.90 × 553.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.52x = 762,006.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,006.26/917.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.51

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