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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.48, 1,265.16 and 656.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.48, 1,265.16 and 656.04 is: 903.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.48 : 1,265.16 = 656.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.48/1,265.16 = 656.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.48x = 1,265.16 × 656.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.48x = 829,995.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,995.57/918.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.66

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