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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.54, 1,375.61 and 552.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.54, 1,375.61 and 552.51 is: 827.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.54 : 1,375.61 = 552.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.54/1,375.61 = 552.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.54x = 1,375.61 × 552.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.54x = 760,035.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,035.52/918.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.44

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