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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.66, 1,376.88 and 507.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.66, 1,376.88 and 507.96 is: 761.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.66 : 1,376.88 = 507.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.66/1,376.88 = 507.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.66x = 1,376.88 × 507.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.66x = 699,399.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,399.96/918.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.33

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