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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.02, 1,375.20 and 570.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.02, 1,375.20 and 570.53 is: 854.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.02 : 1,375.20 = 570.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.02/1,375.20 = 570.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.02x = 1,375.20 × 570.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.02x = 784,585.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,585.98/918.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.65

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