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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.10, 1,372.10 and 550.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.10, 1,372.10 and 550.13 is: 823.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.10 : 1,372.10 = 550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.10/1,372.10 = 550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.10x = 1,372.10 × 550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.10x = 754,823.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,823.76/916.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.96

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