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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.45, 1,266.44 and 623.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.45, 1,266.44 and 623.88 is: 860.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.45 : 1,266.44 = 623.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.45/1,266.44 = 623.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.45x = 1,266.44 × 623.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.45x = 790,103.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,103.47/918.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.26

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