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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.98, 1,377.84 and 507.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.98, 1,377.84 and 507.58 is: 761.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.98 : 1,377.84 = 507.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.98/1,377.84 = 507.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.98x = 1,377.84 × 507.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.98x = 699,364.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,364.03/917.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.85

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