Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918, 1,377 and 528
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 918, 1,377 and 528 is: 792
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
918 : 1,377 = 528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
918/1,377 = 528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
918x = 1,377 × 528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
918x = 727,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 727,056/918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792
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