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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.61, 1,374.46 and 547.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.61, 1,374.46 and 547.05 is: 818.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.61 : 1,374.46 = 547.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.61/1,374.46 = 547.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.61x = 1,374.46 × 547.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.61x = 751,898.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,898.34/918.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.52

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