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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.36, 1,378.44 and 485.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.36, 1,378.44 and 485.82 is: 729.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.36 : 1,378.44 = 485.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.36/1,378.44 = 485.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.36x = 1,378.44 × 485.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.36x = 669,673.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,673.72/918.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.21

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