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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.49, 1,267.10 and 586.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.49, 1,267.10 and 586.75 is: 809.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.49 : 1,267.10 = 586.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.49/1,267.10 = 586.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.49x = 1,267.10 × 586.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.49x = 743,467.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,467.99/918.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.45

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