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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.20, 1,373.22 and 551.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.20, 1,373.22 and 551.16 is: 826.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.20 : 1,373.22 = 551.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.20/1,373.22 = 551.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.20x = 1,373.22 × 551.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.20x = 756,863.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,863.94/916.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.09

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