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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.72, 1,375.74 and 507.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.72, 1,375.74 and 507.42 is: 759.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.72 : 1,375.74 = 507.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.72/1,375.74 = 507.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.72x = 1,375.74 × 507.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.72x = 698,077.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,077.99/918.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.84

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