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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.38, 1,371.86 and 885.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.38, 1,371.86 and 885.98 is: 1,323.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.38 : 1,371.86 = 885.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.38/1,371.86 = 885.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.38x = 1,371.86 × 885.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.38x = 1,215,440.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,440.52/918.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.46

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