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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.10, 1,378.19 and 507.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.10, 1,378.19 and 507.61 is: 761.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.10 : 1,378.19 = 507.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.10/1,378.19 = 507.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.10x = 1,378.19 × 507.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.10x = 699,583.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,583.03/918.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.99

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