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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.10, 1,263.74 and 601.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.10, 1,263.74 and 601.88 is: 830.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.10 : 1,263.74 = 601.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.10/1,263.74 = 601.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.10x = 1,263.74 × 601.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.10x = 760,619.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,619.83/916.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.28

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