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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.67, 1,267.13 and 586.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.67, 1,267.13 and 586.95 is: 809.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.67 : 1,267.13 = 586.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.67/1,267.13 = 586.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.67x = 1,267.13 × 586.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.67x = 743,735.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,735.62/918.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.58

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