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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.16, 1,377.90 and 555.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.16, 1,377.90 and 555.16 is: 830.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.16 : 1,377.90 = 555.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.16/1,377.90 = 555.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.16x = 1,377.90 × 555.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.16x = 764,954.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,954.96/921.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.43

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