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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.14, 1,375.58 and 771.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.14, 1,375.58 and 771.73 is: 1,156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.14 : 1,375.58 = 771.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.14/1,375.58 = 771.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.14x = 1,375.58 × 771.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.14x = 1,061,574.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,574.84/918.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.23

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