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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.42, 1,378.02 and 610.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.42, 1,378.02 and 610.38 is: 915.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.42 : 1,378.02 = 610.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.42/1,378.02 = 610.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.42x = 1,378.02 × 610.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.42x = 841,115.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,115.85/918.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.83

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