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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.90, 1,376.61 and 507.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.90, 1,376.61 and 507.42 is: 760.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.90 : 1,376.61 = 507.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.90/1,376.61 = 507.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.90x = 1,376.61 × 507.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.90x = 698,519.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,519.45/918.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.17

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