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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.91, 1,381.10 and 530.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.91, 1,381.10 and 530.16 is: 795.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.91 : 1,381.10 = 530.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.91/1,381.10 = 530.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.91x = 1,381.10 × 530.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.91x = 732,201.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,201.33/919.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.95

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