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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.93, 1,380.13 and 557.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.93, 1,380.13 and 557.05 is: 835.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.93 : 1,380.13 = 557.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.93/1,380.13 = 557.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.93x = 1,380.13 × 557.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.93x = 768,798.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,798.66/919.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.72

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