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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.18, 1,377.90 and 610.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.18, 1,377.90 and 610.56 is: 916.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.18 : 1,377.90 = 610.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.18/1,377.90 = 610.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.18x = 1,377.90 × 610.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.18x = 841,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,290.62/918.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.26

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