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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.32, 1,374.75 and 551.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.32, 1,374.75 and 551.55 is: 827.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.32 : 1,374.75 = 551.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.32/1,374.75 = 551.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.32x = 1,374.75 × 551.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.32x = 758,243.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,243.36/916.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.49

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