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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.24, 1,266.48 and 670.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.24, 1,266.48 and 670.56 is: 924.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.24 : 1,266.48 = 670.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.24/1,266.48 = 670.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.24x = 1,266.48 × 670.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.24x = 849,250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,250.83/918.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.87

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