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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.84, 1,265.64 and 606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.84, 1,265.64 and 606.80 is: 836.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.84 : 1,265.64 = 606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.84/1,265.64 = 606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.84x = 1,265.64 × 606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.84x = 767,990.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,990.35/917.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.74

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