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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.05, 1,266.57 and 586.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.05, 1,266.57 and 586.62 is: 809.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.05 : 1,266.57 = 586.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.05/1,266.57 = 586.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.05x = 1,266.57 × 586.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.05x = 742,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,995.29/918.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.32

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