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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.16, 1,376.40 and 554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.16, 1,376.40 and 554.16 is: 828.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.16 : 1,376.40 = 554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.16/1,376.40 = 554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.16x = 1,376.40 × 554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.16x = 762,745.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,745.82/920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.93

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