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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.72, 1,268.12 and 588.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.72, 1,268.12 and 588.03 is: 811.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.72 : 1,268.12 = 588.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.72/1,268.12 = 588.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.72x = 1,268.12 × 588.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.72x = 745,692.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,692.60/918.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.66

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