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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.96, 1,372.50 and 550.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.96, 1,372.50 and 550.92 is: 825.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.96 : 1,372.50 = 550.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.96/1,372.50 = 550.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.96x = 1,372.50 × 550.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.96x = 756,137.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,137.70/915.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.51

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