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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.76, 1,374.88 and 507.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.76, 1,374.88 and 507.10 is: 759.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.76 : 1,374.88 = 507.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.76/1,374.88 = 507.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.76x = 1,374.88 × 507.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.76x = 697,201.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,201.65/917.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.68

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