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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.49, 1,373.71 and 551.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.49, 1,373.71 and 551.53 is: 826.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.49 : 1,373.71 = 551.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.49/1,373.71 = 551.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.49x = 1,373.71 × 551.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.49x = 757,647.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,647.51/916.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.68

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