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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.21, 1,373.38 and 551.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.21, 1,373.38 and 551.49 is: 825.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.21 : 1,373.38 = 551.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.21/1,373.38 = 551.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.21x = 1,373.38 × 551.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.21x = 757,406.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,406.36/917.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.78

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