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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.26, 1,375.58 and 570.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.26, 1,375.58 and 570.78 is: 855.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.26 : 1,375.58 = 570.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.26/1,375.58 = 570.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.26x = 1,375.58 × 570.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.26x = 785,153.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,153.55/918.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.04

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