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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.52, 1,268.18 and 657.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.52, 1,268.18 and 657.29 is: 907.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.52 : 1,268.18 = 657.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.52/1,268.18 = 657.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.52x = 1,268.18 × 657.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.52x = 833,562.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,562.03/918.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.51

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