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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.53, 1,267.94 and 623.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.53, 1,267.94 and 623.97 is: 861.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.53 : 1,267.94 = 623.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.53/1,267.94 = 623.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.53x = 1,267.94 × 623.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.53x = 791,153.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,153.40/918.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.32

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