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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.28, 1,378.84 and 554.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.28, 1,378.84 and 554.68 is: 832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.28 : 1,378.84 = 554.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.28/1,378.84 = 554.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.28x = 1,378.84 × 554.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.28x = 764,814.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,814.97/918.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.88

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