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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.06, 1,375.47 and 532.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.06, 1,375.47 and 532.50 is: 797.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.06 : 1,375.47 = 532.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.06/1,375.47 = 532.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.06x = 1,375.47 × 532.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.06x = 732,437.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,437.78/918.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.81

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