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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.80, 1,377.38 and 594.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.80, 1,377.38 and 594.80 is: 891.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.80 : 1,377.38 = 594.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.80/1,377.38 = 594.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.80x = 1,377.38 × 594.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.80x = 819,265.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,265.62/918.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.67

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