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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.76, 1,372.30 and 549.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.76, 1,372.30 and 549.06 is: 823.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.76 : 1,372.30 = 549.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.76/1,372.30 = 549.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.76x = 1,372.30 × 549.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.76x = 753,475.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,475.04/914.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.69

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