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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.00, 1,265.88 and 708.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.00, 1,265.88 and 708.21 is: 976.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.00 : 1,265.88 = 708.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.00/1,265.88 = 708.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.00x = 1,265.88 × 708.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.00x = 896,502.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,502.55/918.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.59

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