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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.66, 1,266.27 and 719.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.66, 1,266.27 and 719.13 is: 991.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.66 : 1,266.27 = 719.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.66/1,266.27 = 719.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.66x = 1,266.27 × 719.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.66x = 910,612.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,612.75/918.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.24

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