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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.56, 1,266.18 and 607.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.56, 1,266.18 and 607.56 is: 838.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.56 : 1,266.18 = 607.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.56/1,266.18 = 607.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.56x = 1,266.18 × 607.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.56x = 769,280.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,280.32/917.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.40

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