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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.30, 1,377.45 and 626.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.30, 1,377.45 and 626.70 is: 940.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.30 : 1,377.45 = 626.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.30/1,377.45 = 626.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.30x = 1,377.45 × 626.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.30x = 863,247.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,247.92/918.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.05

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