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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.41, 1,268.51 and 669.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.41, 1,268.51 and 669.33 is: 924.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.41 : 1,268.51 = 669.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.41/1,268.51 = 669.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.41x = 1,268.51 × 669.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.41x = 849,048.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,048.45/918.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.48

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