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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.54, 1,375.84 and 425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.54, 1,375.84 and 425.34 is: 637.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.54 : 1,375.84 = 425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.54/1,375.84 = 425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.54x = 1,375.84 × 425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.54x = 585,199.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,199.79/918.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.10

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