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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.02, 1,377.33 and 611.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.02, 1,377.33 and 611.08 is: 916.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.02 : 1,377.33 = 611.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.02/1,377.33 = 611.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.02x = 1,377.33 × 611.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.02x = 841,658.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,658.82/918.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.82

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