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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918, 1,377.72 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918, 1,377.72 and 533.52 is: 800.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918 : 1,377.72 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918/1,377.72 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918x = 1,377.72 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918x = 735,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,041.17/918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.70

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