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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.95, 1,377.14 and 508.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.95, 1,377.14 and 508.01 is: 761.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.95 : 1,377.14 = 508.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.95/1,377.14 = 508.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.95x = 1,377.14 × 508.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.95x = 699,591.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,591.47/918.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.30

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