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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.56, 1,266.24 and 656.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.56, 1,266.24 and 656.16 is: 904.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.56 : 1,266.24 = 656.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.56/1,266.24 = 656.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.56x = 1,266.24 × 656.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.56x = 830,856.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,856.04/918.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.52

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