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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.90, 1,377.53 and 528.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.90, 1,377.53 and 528.09 is: 792.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.90 : 1,377.53 = 528.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.90/1,377.53 = 528.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.90x = 1,377.53 × 528.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.90x = 727,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,459.82/917.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.53

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