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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.10, 1,376.82 and 553.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.10, 1,376.82 and 553.73 is: 829.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.10 : 1,376.82 = 553.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.10/1,376.82 = 553.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.10x = 1,376.82 × 553.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.10x = 762,379.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,379.65/919.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.49

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