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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.72, 1,267.84 and 657.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.72, 1,267.84 and 657.92 is: 907.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.72 : 1,267.84 = 657.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.72/1,267.84 = 657.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.72x = 1,267.84 × 657.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.72x = 834,137.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,137.29/918.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.93

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