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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.39, 1,266.81 and 603.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.39, 1,266.81 and 603.69 is: 832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.39 : 1,266.81 = 603.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.39/1,266.81 = 603.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.39x = 1,266.81 × 603.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.39x = 764,760.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,760.53/918.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.72

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