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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.34, 1,375.38 and 506.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.34, 1,375.38 and 506.66 is: 758.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.34 : 1,375.38 = 506.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.34/1,375.38 = 506.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.34x = 1,375.38 × 506.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.34x = 696,843.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,843.15/918.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.81

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