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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.27, 1,266.88 and 603.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.27, 1,266.88 and 603.70 is: 832.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.27 : 1,266.88 = 603.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.27/1,266.88 = 603.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.27x = 1,266.88 × 603.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.27x = 764,815.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,815.46/918.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.89

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