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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.96, 1,266.24 and 642.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.96, 1,266.24 and 642.48 is: 885.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.96 : 1,266.24 = 642.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.96/1,266.24 = 642.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.96x = 1,266.24 × 642.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.96x = 813,533.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,533.88/918.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.28

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