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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.56, 1,267.10 and 603.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.56, 1,267.10 and 603.88 is: 833.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.56 : 1,267.10 = 603.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.56/1,267.10 = 603.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.56x = 1,267.10 × 603.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.56x = 765,176.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,176.35/918.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.02

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