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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.87, 1,374.45 and 506.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.87, 1,374.45 and 506.55 is: 758.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.87 : 1,374.45 = 506.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.87/1,374.45 = 506.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.87x = 1,374.45 × 506.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.87x = 696,227.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,227.65/917.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.53

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