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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.28, 1,266.66 and 722.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.28, 1,266.66 and 722.44 is: 996.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.28 : 1,266.66 = 722.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.28/1,266.66 = 722.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.28x = 1,266.66 × 722.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.28x = 915,085.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,085.85/918.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.52

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