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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.38, 1,380.30 and 554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.38, 1,380.30 and 554.88 is: 833.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.38 : 1,380.30 = 554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.38/1,380.30 = 554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.38x = 1,380.30 × 554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.38x = 765,900.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,900.86/919.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.06

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