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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.51, 1,267.47 and 656.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.51, 1,267.47 and 656.94 is: 906.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.51 : 1,267.47 = 656.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.51/1,267.47 = 656.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.51x = 1,267.47 × 656.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.51x = 832,651.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,651.74/918.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.52

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