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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.35, 1,266.44 and 603.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.35, 1,266.44 and 603.88 is: 832.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.35 : 1,266.44 = 603.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.35/1,266.44 = 603.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.35x = 1,266.44 × 603.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.35x = 764,772.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,772.96/918.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.77

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