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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.26, 1,377.35 and 507.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.26, 1,377.35 and 507.60 is: 761.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.26 : 1,377.35 = 507.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.26/1,377.35 = 507.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.26x = 1,377.35 × 507.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.26x = 699,142.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,142.86/918.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.38

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