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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.16, 1,265.76 and 607.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.16, 1,265.76 and 607.12 is: 836.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.16 : 1,265.76 = 607.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.16/1,265.76 = 607.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.16x = 1,265.76 × 607.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.16x = 768,468.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,468.21/918.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.97

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