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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.68, 1,377.42 and 553.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.68, 1,377.42 and 553.66 is: 829.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.68 : 1,377.42 = 553.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.68/1,377.42 = 553.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.68x = 1,377.42 × 553.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.68x = 762,622.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,622.36/919.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.23

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