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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.26, 1,375.04 and 506.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.26, 1,375.04 and 506.94 is: 759.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.26 : 1,375.04 = 506.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.26/1,375.04 = 506.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.26x = 1,375.04 × 506.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.26x = 697,053.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,053.37/918.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.11

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