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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.36, 1,267.54 and 603.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.36, 1,267.54 and 603.65 is: 833.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.36 : 1,267.54 = 603.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.36/1,267.54 = 603.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.36x = 1,267.54 × 603.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.36x = 765,157.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,157.52/918.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.18

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