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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.66, 1,379.36 and 891.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.66, 1,379.36 and 891.33 is: 1,338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.66 : 1,379.36 = 891.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.66/1,379.36 = 891.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.66x = 1,379.36 × 891.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.66x = 1,229,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,464.95/918.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.32

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