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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.81, 1,376.93 and 528.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.81, 1,376.93 and 528.22 is: 791.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.81 : 1,376.93 = 528.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.81/1,376.93 = 528.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.81x = 1,376.93 × 528.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.81x = 727,325.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,325.01/918.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.59

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