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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.40, 1,372.80 and 550.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.40, 1,372.80 and 550.10 is: 824.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.40 : 1,372.80 = 550.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.40/1,372.80 = 550.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.40x = 1,372.80 × 550.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.40x = 755,177.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,177.28/916.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.07

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