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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.77, 1,376.07 and 507.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.77, 1,376.07 and 507.19 is: 760.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.77 : 1,376.07 = 507.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.77/1,376.07 = 507.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.77x = 1,376.07 × 507.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.77x = 697,928.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,928.94/917.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.46

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