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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.64, 1,377.75 and 553.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.64, 1,377.75 and 553.53 is: 830.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.64 : 1,377.75 = 553.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.64/1,377.75 = 553.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.64x = 1,377.75 × 553.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.64x = 762,625.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,625.96/918.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.17

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