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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.93, 1,377.29 and 507.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.93, 1,377.29 and 507.36 is: 761.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.93 : 1,377.29 = 507.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.93/1,377.29 = 507.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.93x = 1,377.29 × 507.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.93x = 698,788.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,788.29/917.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.26

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