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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.48, 1,373.36 and 546.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.48, 1,373.36 and 546.40 is: 818.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.48 : 1,373.36 = 546.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.48/1,373.36 = 546.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.48x = 1,373.36 × 546.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.48x = 750,403.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,403.90/916.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.79

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