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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.99, 1,373.05 and 551.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.99, 1,373.05 and 551.27 is: 825.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.99 : 1,373.05 = 551.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.99/1,373.05 = 551.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.99x = 1,373.05 × 551.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.99x = 756,925.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,925.40/916.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.45

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