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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.52, 1,260.24 and 618.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.52, 1,260.24 and 618.68 is: 853.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.52 : 1,260.24 = 618.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.52/1,260.24 = 618.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.52x = 1,260.24 × 618.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.52x = 779,685.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,685.28/913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.50

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