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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.67, 1,267.99 and 604.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.67, 1,267.99 and 604.36 is: 834.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.67 : 1,267.99 = 604.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.67/1,267.99 = 604.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.67x = 1,267.99 × 604.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.67x = 766,325.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,325.25/918.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.17

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