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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.39, 1,264.77 and 807.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.39, 1,264.77 and 807.83 is: 1,112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.39 : 1,264.77 = 807.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.39/1,264.77 = 807.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.39x = 1,264.77 × 807.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.39x = 1,021,712.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,712.83/918.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.50

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