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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.52, 1,333.26 and 918.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.52, 1,333.26 and 918.54 is: 1,268.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.52 : 1,333.26 = 918.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.52/1,333.26 = 918.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.52x = 1,333.26 × 918.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.52x = 1,224,652.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,652.64/965.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.39

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