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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.60, 1,377.28 and 486.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.60, 1,377.28 and 486.06 is: 728.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.60 : 1,377.28 = 486.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.60/1,377.28 = 486.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.60x = 1,377.28 × 486.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.60x = 669,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,440.72/918.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.76

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