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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.84, 1,375.92 and 507.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.84, 1,375.92 and 507.54 is: 760.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.84 : 1,375.92 = 507.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.84/1,375.92 = 507.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.84x = 1,375.92 × 507.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.84x = 698,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,334.44/918.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.02

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