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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.50, 1,268.06 and 624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.50, 1,268.06 and 624.20 is: 861.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.50 : 1,268.06 = 624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.50/1,268.06 = 624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.50x = 1,268.06 × 624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.50x = 791,513.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,513.59/918.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.75

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