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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.84, 1,378.72 and 486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.84, 1,378.72 and 486 is: 729.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.84 : 1,378.72 = 486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.84/1,378.72 = 486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.84x = 1,378.72 × 486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.84x = 670,058.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,058.53/918.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.24

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