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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.78, 1,268.41 and 708.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.78, 1,268.41 and 708.50 is: 978.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.78 : 1,268.41 = 708.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.78/1,268.41 = 708.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.78x = 1,268.41 × 708.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.78x = 898,668.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,668.49/918.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.11

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