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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.53, 1,381.32 and 554.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.53, 1,381.32 and 554.54 is: 833.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.53 : 1,381.32 = 554.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.53/1,381.32 = 554.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.53x = 1,381.32 × 554.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.53x = 765,990.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,990.29/919.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.02

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