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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.60, 1,379.73 and 549.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.60, 1,379.73 and 549.12 is: 824.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.60 : 1,379.73 = 549.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.60/1,379.73 = 549.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.60x = 1,379.73 × 549.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.60x = 757,637.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,637.34/918.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.77

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