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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.81, 1,372.43 and 773.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.81, 1,372.43 and 773.01 is: 1,154.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.81 : 1,372.43 = 773.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.81/1,372.43 = 773.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.81x = 1,372.43 × 773.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.81x = 1,060,904.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,904.05/918.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.65

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