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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.54, 1,378.77 and 485.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.54, 1,378.77 and 485.82 is: 729.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.54 : 1,378.77 = 485.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.54/1,378.77 = 485.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.54x = 1,378.77 × 485.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.54x = 669,834.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,834.04/918.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.24

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