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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.14, 1,267.25 and 586.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.14, 1,267.25 and 586.44 is: 809.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.14 : 1,267.25 = 586.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.14/1,267.25 = 586.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.14x = 1,267.25 × 586.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.14x = 743,163.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,163.16/918.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.43

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