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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.12, 1,266.60 and 722.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.12, 1,266.60 and 722.22 is: 996.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.12 : 1,266.60 = 722.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.12/1,266.60 = 722.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.12x = 1,266.60 × 722.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.12x = 914,763.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,763.85/918.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.34

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