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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.73, 1,376.37 and 455.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.73, 1,376.37 and 455.83 is: 682.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.73 : 1,376.37 = 455.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.73/1,376.37 = 455.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.73x = 1,376.37 × 455.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.73x = 627,390.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,390.74/918.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.89

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