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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.62, 1,261.06 and 618.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.62, 1,261.06 and 618.88 is: 854.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.62 : 1,261.06 = 618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.62/1,261.06 = 618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.62x = 1,261.06 × 618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.62x = 780,444.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,444.81/913.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.23

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