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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.14, 1,375.16 and 552.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.14, 1,375.16 and 552.18 is: 827.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.14 : 1,375.16 = 552.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.14/1,375.16 = 552.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.14x = 1,375.16 × 552.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.14x = 759,335.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,335.85/918.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.04

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