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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918, 1,267.56 and 608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918, 1,267.56 and 608.16 is: 839.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918 : 1,267.56 = 608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918/1,267.56 = 608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918x = 1,267.56 × 608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918x = 770,879.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,879.29/918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.74

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