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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.37, 1,377.75 and 507.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.37, 1,377.75 and 507.29 is: 761.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.37 : 1,377.75 = 507.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.37/1,377.75 = 507.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.37x = 1,377.75 × 507.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.37x = 698,918.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,918.80/918.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.04

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