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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.86, 1,374.84 and 547.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.86, 1,374.84 and 547.30 is: 818.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.86 : 1,374.84 = 547.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.86/1,374.84 = 547.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.86x = 1,374.84 × 547.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.86x = 752,449.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,449.93/918.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.90

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