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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.27, 1,372.57 and 550.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.27, 1,372.57 and 550.86 is: 825.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.27 : 1,372.57 = 550.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.27/1,372.57 = 550.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.27x = 1,372.57 × 550.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.27x = 756,087.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,087.05/916.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.18

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