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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.66, 1,267.85 and 604.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.66, 1,267.85 and 604.18 is: 833.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.66 : 1,267.85 = 604.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.66/1,267.85 = 604.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.66x = 1,267.85 × 604.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.66x = 766,009.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,009.61/918.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.83

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