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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.54, 1,265.28 and 669.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.54, 1,265.28 and 669.18 is: 921.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.54 : 1,265.28 = 669.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.54/1,265.28 = 669.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.54x = 1,265.28 × 669.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.54x = 846,700.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,700.07/918.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.79

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