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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.86, 1,268.14 and 639.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.86, 1,268.14 and 639.02 is: 881.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.86 : 1,268.14 = 639.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.86/1,268.14 = 639.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.86x = 1,268.14 × 639.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.86x = 810,366.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,366.82/918.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.93

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