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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.31, 1,378.28 and 554.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.31, 1,378.28 and 554.02 is: 830.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.31 : 1,378.28 = 554.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.31/1,378.28 = 554.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.31x = 1,378.28 × 554.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.31x = 763,592.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,592.62/919.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.61

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