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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.07, 1,265.22 and 655.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.07, 1,265.22 and 655.63 is: 903.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.07 : 1,265.22 = 655.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.07/1,265.22 = 655.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.07x = 1,265.22 × 655.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.07x = 829,513.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,513.03/918.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.54

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