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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.07, 1,373.93 and 566.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.07, 1,373.93 and 566.54 is: 847.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.07 : 1,373.93 = 566.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.07/1,373.93 = 566.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.07x = 1,373.93 × 566.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.07x = 778,383.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,383.88/918.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.85

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