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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.82, 1,378.49 and 554.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.82, 1,378.49 and 554.50 is: 830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.82 : 1,378.49 = 554.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.82/1,378.49 = 554.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.82x = 1,378.49 × 554.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.82x = 764,368.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,368.58/920.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.10

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