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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.44, 1,372.20 and 550.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.44, 1,372.20 and 550.71 is: 824.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.44 : 1,372.20 = 550.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.44/1,372.20 = 550.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.44x = 1,372.20 × 550.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.44x = 755,684.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,684.26/916.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.59

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