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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.11, 1,375.82 and 723.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.11, 1,375.82 and 723.58 is: 1,084.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.11 : 1,375.82 = 723.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.11/1,375.82 = 723.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.11x = 1,375.82 × 723.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.11x = 995,505.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,505.34/918.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.30

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