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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.36, 1,266.30 and 669.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.36, 1,266.30 and 669.24 is: 922.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.36 : 1,266.30 = 669.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.36/1,266.30 = 669.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.36x = 1,266.30 × 669.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.36x = 847,458.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,458.61/918.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.80

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