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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.07, 1,375.74 and 552.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.07, 1,375.74 and 552.43 is: 827.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.07 : 1,375.74 = 552.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.07/1,375.74 = 552.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.07x = 1,375.74 × 552.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.07x = 760,000.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,000.05/918.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.82

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