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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.59, 1,267.79 and 623.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.59, 1,267.79 and 623.75 is: 860.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.59 : 1,267.79 = 623.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.59/1,267.79 = 623.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.59x = 1,267.79 × 623.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.59x = 790,774.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,774.55/918.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.86

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