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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.75, 1,376.69 and 507.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.75, 1,376.69 and 507.08 is: 760.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.75 : 1,376.69 = 507.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.75/1,376.69 = 507.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.75x = 1,376.69 × 507.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.75x = 698,082.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,082.55/917.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.65

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