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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.96, 1,377.48 and 645.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.96, 1,377.48 and 645.24 is: 967.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.96 : 1,377.48 = 645.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.96/1,377.48 = 645.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.96x = 1,377.48 × 645.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.96x = 888,805.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,805.20/918.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.19

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