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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.48, 1,372.86 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.48, 1,372.86 and 550.08 is: 824.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.48 : 1,372.86 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.48/1,372.86 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.48x = 1,372.86 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.48x = 755,182.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,182.83/915.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.90

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