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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.26, 1,267.20 and 656.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.26, 1,267.20 and 656.72 is: 906.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.26 : 1,267.20 = 656.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.26/1,267.20 = 656.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.26x = 1,267.20 × 656.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.26x = 832,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,195.58/918.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.27

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