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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.57, 1,376.49 and 552.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.57, 1,376.49 and 552.93 is: 828.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.57 : 1,376.49 = 552.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.57/1,376.49 = 552.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.57x = 1,376.49 × 552.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.57x = 761,102.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,102.62/918.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.57

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