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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.95, 1,375.38 and 554.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.95, 1,375.38 and 554.45 is: 829.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.95 : 1,375.38 = 554.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.95/1,375.38 = 554.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.95x = 1,375.38 × 554.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.95x = 762,572.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,572.56/918.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.83

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