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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.68, 1,375.52 and 528.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.68, 1,375.52 and 528.36 is: 791.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.68 : 1,375.52 = 528.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.68/1,375.52 = 528.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.68x = 1,375.52 × 528.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.68x = 726,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,769.75/918.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.10

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