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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.93, 1,378.14 and 528.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.93, 1,378.14 and 528.45 is: 792.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.93 : 1,378.14 = 528.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.93/1,378.14 = 528.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.93x = 1,378.14 × 528.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.93x = 728,278.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,278.08/918.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.53

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