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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.94, 1,371.45 and 550.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.94, 1,371.45 and 550.21 is: 823.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.94 : 1,371.45 = 550.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.94/1,371.45 = 550.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.94x = 1,371.45 × 550.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.94x = 754,585.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,585.50/915.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.84

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