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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.56, 1,266.40 and 760.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.56, 1,266.40 and 760.61 is: 1,048.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.56 : 1,266.40 = 760.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.56/1,266.40 = 760.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.56x = 1,266.40 × 760.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.56x = 963,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,236.50/918.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.64

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