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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.66, 1,378.55 and 766.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.66, 1,378.55 and 766.47 is: 1,150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.66 : 1,378.55 = 766.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.66/1,378.55 = 766.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.66x = 1,378.55 × 766.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.66x = 1,056,617.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,617.22/918.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.17

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