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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.63, 1,374.10 and 506.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.63, 1,374.10 and 506.31 is: 758.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.63 : 1,374.10 = 506.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.63/1,374.10 = 506.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.63x = 1,374.10 × 506.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.63x = 695,722.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,722.74/917.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.17

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