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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.13, 1,267.17 and 683.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.13, 1,267.17 and 683.64 is: 943.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.13 : 1,267.17 = 683.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.13/1,267.17 = 683.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.13x = 1,267.17 × 683.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.13x = 866,288.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,288.10/918.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.54

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