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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918, 1,266.96 and 638.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918, 1,266.96 and 638.07 is: 880.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918 : 1,266.96 = 638.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918/1,266.96 = 638.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918x = 1,266.96 × 638.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918x = 808,409.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,409.17/918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.62

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