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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.48, 1,266.87 and 586.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.48, 1,266.87 and 586.76 is: 809.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.48 : 1,266.87 = 586.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.48/1,266.87 = 586.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.48x = 1,266.87 × 586.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.48x = 743,342.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,342.31/918.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.32

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