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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.36, 1,377.53 and 507.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.36, 1,377.53 and 507.26 is: 760.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.36 : 1,377.53 = 507.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.36/1,377.53 = 507.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.36x = 1,377.53 × 507.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.36x = 698,756.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,756.44/918.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.87

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