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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.34, 1,372.86 and 549.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.34, 1,372.86 and 549.31 is: 823.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.34 : 1,372.86 = 549.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.34/1,372.86 = 549.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.34x = 1,372.86 × 549.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.34x = 754,125.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,125.73/915.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.87

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