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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.36, 1,264.26 and 605.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.36, 1,264.26 and 605.32 is: 835.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.36 : 1,264.26 = 605.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.36/1,264.26 = 605.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.36x = 1,264.26 × 605.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.36x = 765,281.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,281.86/916.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.13

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