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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.87, 1,267.84 and 587.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.87, 1,267.84 and 587.18 is: 810.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.87 : 1,267.84 = 587.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.87/1,267.84 = 587.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.87x = 1,267.84 × 587.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.87x = 744,442.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,442.48/918.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.17

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