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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918, 1,267.89 and 622.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918, 1,267.89 and 622.77 is: 860.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918 : 1,267.89 = 622.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918/1,267.89 = 622.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918x = 1,267.89 × 622.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918x = 789,603.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,603.86/918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.13

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