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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.03, 1,376.91 and 543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.03, 1,376.91 and 543 is: 814.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.03 : 1,376.91 = 543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.03/1,376.91 = 543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.03x = 1,376.91 × 543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.03x = 747,662.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,662.13/918.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.42

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