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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.54, 1,377.15 and 626.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.54, 1,377.15 and 626.07 is: 938.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.54 : 1,377.15 = 626.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.54/1,377.15 = 626.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.54x = 1,377.15 × 626.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.54x = 862,192.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,192.30/918.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.66

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