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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.11, 1,266.02 and 586.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.11, 1,266.02 and 586.55 is: 808.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.11 : 1,266.02 = 586.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.11/1,266.02 = 586.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.11x = 1,266.02 × 586.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.11x = 742,584.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,584.03/918.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.82

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