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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.12, 1,376.37 and 553.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.12, 1,376.37 and 553.62 is: 829.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.12 : 1,376.37 = 553.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.12/1,376.37 = 553.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.12x = 1,376.37 × 553.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.12x = 761,985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,985.96/918.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.94

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