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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.44, 1,267 and 639.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.44, 1,267 and 639.32 is: 881.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.44 : 1,267 = 639.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.44/1,267 = 639.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.44x = 1,267 × 639.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.44x = 810,018.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,018.44/918.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.95

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