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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.38, 1,379.07 and 553.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.38, 1,379.07 and 553.71 is: 830.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.38 : 1,379.07 = 553.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.38/1,379.07 = 553.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.38x = 1,379.07 × 553.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.38x = 763,604.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,604.85/919.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.57

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