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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.56, 1,378.08 and 528.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.56, 1,378.08 and 528.80 is: 793.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.56 : 1,378.08 = 528.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.56/1,378.08 = 528.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.56x = 1,378.08 × 528.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.56x = 728,728.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,728.70/918.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.34

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