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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.44, 1,267.11 and 586.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.44, 1,267.11 and 586.83 is: 809.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.44 : 1,267.11 = 586.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.44/1,267.11 = 586.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.44x = 1,267.11 × 586.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.44x = 743,578.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,578.16/918.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.61

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