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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.78, 1,377.64 and 398.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.78, 1,377.64 and 398.61 is: 597.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.78 : 1,377.64 = 398.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.78/1,377.64 = 398.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.78x = 1,377.64 × 398.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.78x = 549,141.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,141.58/918.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.68

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