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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.17, 1,377.09 and 573.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.17, 1,377.09 and 573.64 is: 860.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.17 : 1,377.09 = 573.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.17/1,377.09 = 573.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.17x = 1,377.09 × 573.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.17x = 789,953.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,953.91/918.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.36

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