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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.30, 1,373.40 and 712.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.30, 1,373.40 and 712.56 is: 1,065.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.30 : 1,373.40 = 712.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.30/1,373.40 = 712.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.30x = 1,373.40 × 712.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.30x = 978,629.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,629.90/918.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.70

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