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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.11, 1,373.72 and 546.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.11, 1,373.72 and 546.55 is: 817.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.11 : 1,373.72 = 546.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.11/1,373.72 = 546.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.11x = 1,373.72 × 546.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.11x = 750,803.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,803.93/918.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.77

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