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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.96, 1,375.88 and 523.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.96, 1,375.88 and 523.01 is: 783.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.96 : 1,375.88 = 523.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.96/1,375.88 = 523.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.96x = 1,375.88 × 523.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.96x = 719,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,589.50/917.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.90

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