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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.54, 1,268.07 and 718.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.54, 1,268.07 and 718.95 is: 992.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.54 : 1,268.07 = 718.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.54/1,268.07 = 718.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.54x = 1,268.07 × 718.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.54x = 911,678.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,678.93/918.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.53

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