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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.39, 1,371.60 and 550.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.39, 1,371.60 and 550.49 is: 824.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.39 : 1,371.60 = 550.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.39/1,371.60 = 550.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.39x = 1,371.60 × 550.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.39x = 755,045.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,045.23/915.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.83

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