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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.19, 1,266.78 and 586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.19, 1,266.78 and 586.80 is: 809.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.19 : 1,266.78 = 586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.19/1,266.78 = 586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.19x = 1,266.78 × 586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.19x = 743,351.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,351.14/918.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.59

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