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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.40, 1,377.30 and 553.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.40, 1,377.30 and 553.10 is: 828.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.40 : 1,377.30 = 553.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.40/1,377.30 = 553.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.40x = 1,377.30 × 553.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.40x = 761,784.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,784.63/919.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.57

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