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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.54, 1,268.50 and 604.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.54, 1,268.50 and 604.01 is: 834.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.54 : 1,268.50 = 604.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.54/1,268.50 = 604.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.54x = 1,268.50 × 604.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.54x = 766,181.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,181.49/918.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.13

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