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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.32, 1,380.82 and 554.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.32, 1,380.82 and 554.84 is: 833.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.32 : 1,380.82 = 554.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.32/1,380.82 = 554.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.32x = 1,380.82 × 554.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.32x = 766,134.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,134.17/919.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.37

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