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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.52, 1,380.66 and 555.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.52, 1,380.66 and 555.92 is: 834.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.52 : 1,380.66 = 555.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.52/1,380.66 = 555.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.52x = 1,380.66 × 555.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.52x = 767,536.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,536.51/919.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.71

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