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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.18, 1,376.37 and 571.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.18, 1,376.37 and 571.53 is: 856.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.18 : 1,376.37 = 571.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.18/1,376.37 = 571.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.18x = 1,376.37 × 571.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.18x = 786,636.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,636.75/918.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.73

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