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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918, 1,266.66 and 586.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918, 1,266.66 and 586.71 is: 809.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918 : 1,266.66 = 586.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918/1,266.66 = 586.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918x = 1,266.66 × 586.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918x = 743,162.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,162.09/918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.54

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