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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.53, 1,378.46 and 572.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.53, 1,378.46 and 572.36 is: 858.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.53 : 1,378.46 = 572.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.53/1,378.46 = 572.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.53x = 1,378.46 × 572.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.53x = 788,980.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,980.24/918.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.96

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