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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.40, 1,377.60 and 713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.40, 1,377.60 and 713.60 is: 1,070.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.40 : 1,377.60 = 713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.40/1,377.60 = 713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.40x = 1,377.60 × 713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.40x = 983,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,055.36/918.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.40

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