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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.58, 1,372.41 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.58, 1,372.41 and 550.08 is: 825.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.58 : 1,372.41 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.58/1,372.41 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.58x = 1,372.41 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.58x = 754,935.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,935.29/914.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.44

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