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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.74, 1,374.17 and 552.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.74, 1,374.17 and 552.02 is: 826.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.74 : 1,374.17 = 552.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.74/1,374.17 = 552.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.74x = 1,374.17 × 552.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.74x = 758,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,574.14/917.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.57

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