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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.60, 1,378.26 and 644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.60, 1,378.26 and 644.64 is: 967.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.60 : 1,378.26 = 644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.60/1,378.26 = 644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.60x = 1,378.26 × 644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.60x = 888,481.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,481.53/918.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.21

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