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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.71, 1,377.44 and 553.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.71, 1,377.44 and 553.69 is: 829.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.71 : 1,377.44 = 553.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.71/1,377.44 = 553.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.71x = 1,377.44 × 553.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.71x = 762,675.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,675.78/919.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.26

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