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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.35, 1,371.87 and 549.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.35, 1,371.87 and 549.40 is: 824.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.35 : 1,371.87 = 549.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.35/1,371.87 = 549.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.35x = 1,371.87 × 549.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.35x = 753,705.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,705.38/914.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.31

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