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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.65, 1,376.26 and 547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.65, 1,376.26 and 547.56 is: 821.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.65 : 1,376.26 = 547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.65/1,376.26 = 547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.65x = 1,376.26 × 547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.65x = 753,584.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,584.93/917.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.21

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