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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.87, 1,371.14 and 548.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.87, 1,371.14 and 548.92 is: 823.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.87 : 1,371.14 = 548.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.87/1,371.14 = 548.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.87x = 1,371.14 × 548.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.87x = 752,646.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,646.17/913.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.58

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