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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.11, 1,263.92 and 605.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.11, 1,263.92 and 605.07 is: 834.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.11 : 1,263.92 = 605.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.11/1,263.92 = 605.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.11x = 1,263.92 × 605.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.11x = 764,757.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,757.05/916.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.79

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