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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.78, 1,268.28 and 587.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.78, 1,268.28 and 587.49 is: 810.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.78 : 1,268.28 = 587.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.78/1,268.28 = 587.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.78x = 1,268.28 × 587.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.78x = 745,101.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,101.82/918.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.97

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