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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918, 1,266.84 and 668.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918, 1,266.84 and 668.52 is: 922.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918 : 1,266.84 = 668.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918/1,266.84 = 668.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918x = 1,266.84 × 668.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918x = 846,907.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,907.88/918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.56

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