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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.12, 1,266.46 and 656.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.12, 1,266.46 and 656.52 is: 905.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.12 : 1,266.46 = 656.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.12/1,266.46 = 656.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.12x = 1,266.46 × 656.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.12x = 831,456.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,456.32/918.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.61

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