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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.27, 1,377.27 and 547.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.27, 1,377.27 and 547.16 is: 820.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.27 : 1,377.27 = 547.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.27/1,377.27 = 547.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.27x = 1,377.27 × 547.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.27x = 753,580.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,580.17/918.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.65

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