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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.68, 1,378.83 and 554.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.68, 1,378.83 and 554.39 is: 831.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.68 : 1,378.83 = 554.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.68/1,378.83 = 554.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.68x = 1,378.83 × 554.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.68x = 764,402.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,402.67/919.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.16

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