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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.24, 1,261.02 and 618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.24, 1,261.02 and 618.40 is: 853.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.24 : 1,261.02 = 618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.24/1,261.02 = 618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.24x = 1,261.02 × 618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.24x = 779,814.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,814.77/913.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.90

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