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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.12, 1,374.72 and 551.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.12, 1,374.72 and 551.80 is: 828.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.12 : 1,374.72 = 551.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.12/1,374.72 = 551.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.12x = 1,374.72 × 551.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.12x = 758,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,570.50/916.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.03

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