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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918, 1,377.36 and 576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918, 1,377.36 and 576 is: 864.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918 : 1,377.36 = 576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918/1,377.36 = 576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918x = 1,377.36 × 576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918x = 793,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,359.36/918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.23

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