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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.16, 1,378.52 and 549.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.16, 1,378.52 and 549.07 is: 823.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.16 : 1,378.52 = 549.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.16/1,378.52 = 549.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.16x = 1,378.52 × 549.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.16x = 756,903.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,903.98/919.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.47

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