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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.68, 1,373.87 and 550.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.68, 1,373.87 and 550.72 is: 826.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.68 : 1,373.87 = 550.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.68/1,373.87 = 550.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.68x = 1,373.87 × 550.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.68x = 756,617.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,617.69/915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.29

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