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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.02, 1,267.01 and 604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.02, 1,267.01 and 604.20 is: 833.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.02 : 1,267.01 = 604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.02/1,267.01 = 604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.02x = 1,267.01 × 604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.02x = 765,527.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,527.44/918.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.89

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