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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.65, 1,377.76 and 548.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.65, 1,377.76 and 548.56 is: 822.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.65 : 1,377.76 = 548.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.65/1,377.76 = 548.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.65x = 1,377.76 × 548.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.65x = 755,784.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,784.03/918.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.71

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