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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.20, 1,266.66 and 603.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.20, 1,266.66 and 603.32 is: 832.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.20 : 1,266.66 = 603.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.20/1,266.66 = 603.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.20x = 1,266.66 × 603.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.20x = 764,201.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,201.31/918.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.28

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