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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.93, 1,377.04 and 547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.93, 1,377.04 and 547.56 is: 821.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.93 : 1,377.04 = 547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.93/1,377.04 = 547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.93x = 1,377.04 × 547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.93x = 754,005.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,005.14/917.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.42

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