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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.84, 1,372.56 and 550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.84, 1,372.56 and 550.80 is: 825.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.84 : 1,372.56 = 550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.84/1,372.56 = 550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.84x = 1,372.56 × 550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.84x = 756,006.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,006.05/915.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.48

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