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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.04, 1,263.66 and 605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.04, 1,263.66 and 605 is: 834.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.04 : 1,263.66 = 605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.04/1,263.66 = 605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.04x = 1,263.66 × 605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.04x = 764,514.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,514.30/916.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.59

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