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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.16, 1,265.56 and 718.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.16, 1,265.56 and 718.63 is: 990.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.16 : 1,265.56 = 718.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.16/1,265.56 = 718.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.16x = 1,265.56 × 718.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.16x = 909,469.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,469.38/918.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.53

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