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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.03, 1,374.41 and 551.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.03, 1,374.41 and 551.08 is: 826.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.03 : 1,374.41 = 551.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.03/1,374.41 = 551.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.03x = 1,374.41 × 551.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.03x = 757,409.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,409.86/916.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.84

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