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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.00, 1,377.54 and 554.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.00, 1,377.54 and 554.28 is: 829.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.00 : 1,377.54 = 554.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.00/1,377.54 = 554.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.00x = 1,377.54 × 554.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.00x = 763,542.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,542.87/920.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.94

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