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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.03, 1,376.07 and 551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.03, 1,376.07 and 551.04 is: 827.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.03 : 1,376.07 = 551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.03/1,376.07 = 551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.03x = 1,376.07 × 551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.03x = 758,269.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,269.61/916.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.78

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