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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.02, 1,376.99 and 553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.02, 1,376.99 and 553.04 is: 828.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.02 : 1,376.99 = 553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.02/1,376.99 = 553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.02x = 1,376.99 × 553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.02x = 761,520.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,520.90/919.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.62

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