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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.35, 1,375.59 and 547.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.35, 1,375.59 and 547.80 is: 819.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.35 : 1,375.59 = 547.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.35/1,375.59 = 547.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.35x = 1,375.59 × 547.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.35x = 753,548.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,548.20/919.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.65

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