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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.66, 1,268.85 and 669.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.66, 1,268.85 and 669.58 is: 924.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.66 : 1,268.85 = 669.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.66/1,268.85 = 669.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.66x = 1,268.85 × 669.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.66x = 849,596.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,596.58/918.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.82

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