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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.68, 1,268.06 and 795.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.68, 1,268.06 and 795.65 is: 1,098.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.68 : 1,268.06 = 795.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.68/1,268.06 = 795.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.68x = 1,268.06 × 795.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.68x = 1,008,921.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,921.62/918.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.24

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