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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.93, 1,375.16 and 700.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.93, 1,375.16 and 700.77 is: 1,048.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.93 : 1,375.16 = 700.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.93/1,375.16 = 700.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.93x = 1,375.16 × 700.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.93x = 963,667.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,667.37/918.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.68

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