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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.50, 1,268.55 and 623.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.50, 1,268.55 and 623.25 is: 860.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.50 : 1,268.55 = 623.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.50/1,268.55 = 623.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.50x = 1,268.55 × 623.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.50x = 790,623.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,623.79/918.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.78

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