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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.34, 1,377.62 and 553.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.34, 1,377.62 and 553.72 is: 829.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.34 : 1,377.62 = 553.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.34/1,377.62 = 553.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.34x = 1,377.62 × 553.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.34x = 762,815.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,815.75/919.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.74

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