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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.90, 1,378.02 and 572.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.90, 1,378.02 and 572.34 is: 858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.90 : 1,378.02 = 572.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.90/1,378.02 = 572.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.90x = 1,378.02 × 572.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.90x = 788,695.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,695.97/918.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.30

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