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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.16, 1,265.70 and 669.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.16, 1,265.70 and 669.76 is: 923.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.16 : 1,265.70 = 669.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.16/1,265.70 = 669.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.16x = 1,265.70 × 669.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.16x = 847,715.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,715.23/918.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.28

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