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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.48, 1,373.88 and 570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.48, 1,373.88 and 570.96 is: 854.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.48 : 1,373.88 = 570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.48/1,373.88 = 570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.48x = 1,373.88 × 570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.48x = 784,430.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,430.52/918.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.05

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