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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.59, 1,375.31 and 701.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.59, 1,375.31 and 701.51 is: 1,050.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.59 : 1,375.31 = 701.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.59/1,375.31 = 701.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.59x = 1,375.31 × 701.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.59x = 964,788.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,788.60/918.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.30

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