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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.22, 1,371.67 and 549.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.22, 1,371.67 and 549.26 is: 824.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.22 : 1,371.67 = 549.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.22/1,371.67 = 549.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.22x = 1,371.67 × 549.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.22x = 753,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,393.86/914.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.09

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