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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.92, 1,266.45 and 669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.92, 1,266.45 and 669.84 is: 923.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.92 : 1,266.45 = 669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.92/1,266.45 = 669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.92x = 1,266.45 × 669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.92x = 848,318.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,318.87/918.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.17

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