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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.99, 1,377.63 and 398.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.99, 1,377.63 and 398.66 is: 597.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.99 : 1,377.63 = 398.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.99/1,377.63 = 398.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.99x = 1,377.63 × 398.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.99x = 549,205.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,205.98/918.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.62

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