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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.83, 1,370.87 and 549.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.83, 1,370.87 and 549.22 is: 823.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.83 : 1,370.87 = 549.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.83/1,370.87 = 549.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.83x = 1,370.87 × 549.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.83x = 752,909.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,909.22/914.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.00

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