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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.68, 1,375.99 and 711.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.68, 1,375.99 and 711.62 is: 1,065.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.68 : 1,375.99 = 711.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.68/1,375.99 = 711.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.68x = 1,375.99 × 711.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.68x = 979,178.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,178.50/918.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.86

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