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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.04, 1,265.88 and 607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.04, 1,265.88 and 607.28 is: 838.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.04 : 1,265.88 = 607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.04/1,265.88 = 607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.04x = 1,265.88 × 607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.04x = 768,743.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,743.61/917.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.29

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