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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.36, 1,374.08 and 546.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.36, 1,374.08 and 546.80 is: 818.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.36 : 1,374.08 = 546.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.36/1,374.08 = 546.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.36x = 1,374.08 × 546.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.36x = 751,346.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,346.94/918.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.14

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