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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.27, 1,266.57 and 623.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.27, 1,266.57 and 623.03 is: 859.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.27 : 1,266.57 = 623.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.27/1,266.57 = 623.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.27x = 1,266.57 × 623.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.27x = 789,104.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,104.77/918.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.34

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