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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.23, 1,266.72 and 603.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.23, 1,266.72 and 603.37 is: 832.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.23 : 1,266.72 = 603.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.23/1,266.72 = 603.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.23x = 1,266.72 × 603.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.23x = 764,300.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,300.85/918.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.36

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