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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.97, 1,269.95 and 683.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.97, 1,269.95 and 683.26 is: 944.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.97 : 1,269.95 = 683.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.97/1,269.95 = 683.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.97x = 1,269.95 × 683.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.97x = 867,706.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,706.04/918.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.22

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