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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.33, 1,267.56 and 559.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.33, 1,267.56 and 559.55 is: 772.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.33 : 1,267.56 = 559.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.33/1,267.56 = 559.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.33x = 1,267.56 × 559.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.33x = 709,264.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,264.60/918.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.34

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