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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918, 1,267.92 and 606.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918, 1,267.92 and 606.96 is: 838.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918 : 1,267.92 = 606.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918/1,267.92 = 606.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918x = 1,267.92 × 606.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918x = 769,576.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,576.72/918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.32

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