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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.80, 1,375.38 and 527.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.80, 1,375.38 and 527.78 is: 790.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.80 : 1,375.38 = 527.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.80/1,375.38 = 527.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.80x = 1,375.38 × 527.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.80x = 725,901.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,901.49/917.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.92

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