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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.68, 1,374.42 and 551.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.68, 1,374.42 and 551.66 is: 826.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.68 : 1,374.42 = 551.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.68/1,374.42 = 551.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.68x = 1,374.42 × 551.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.68x = 758,212.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,212.54/917.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.23

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