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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.64, 1,370.13 and 549.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.64, 1,370.13 and 549.23 is: 822.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.64 : 1,370.13 = 549.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.64/1,370.13 = 549.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.64x = 1,370.13 × 549.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.64x = 752,518.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,518.39/914.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.75

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