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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.72, 1,376.64 and 576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.72, 1,376.64 and 576 is: 863.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.72 : 1,376.64 = 576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.72/1,376.64 = 576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.72x = 1,376.64 × 576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.72x = 792,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,944.64/918.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.10

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