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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.10, 1,376.02 and 625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.10, 1,376.02 and 625.60 is: 937.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.10 : 1,376.02 = 625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.10/1,376.02 = 625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.10x = 1,376.02 × 625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.10x = 860,838.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,838.11/918.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.63

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