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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.99, 1,379.18 and 572.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.99, 1,379.18 and 572.83 is: 859.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.99 : 1,379.18 = 572.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.99/1,379.18 = 572.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.99x = 1,379.18 × 572.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.99x = 790,029.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,029.37/918.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.67

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