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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.18, 1,267.28 and 718.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.18, 1,267.28 and 718.61 is: 991.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.18 : 1,267.28 = 718.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.18/1,267.28 = 718.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.18x = 1,267.28 × 718.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.18x = 910,682.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,682.96/918.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.84

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