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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.58, 1,266.84 and 792.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.58, 1,266.84 and 792.70 is: 1,093.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.58 : 1,266.84 = 792.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.58/1,266.84 = 792.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.58x = 1,266.84 × 792.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.58x = 1,004,224.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,224.07/918.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.24

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