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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.76, 1,378.44 and 398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.76, 1,378.44 and 398.72 is: 598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.76 : 1,378.44 = 398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.76/1,378.44 = 398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.76x = 1,378.44 × 398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.76x = 549,611.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,611.60/918.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.21

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