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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.69, 1,266.92 and 604.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.69, 1,266.92 and 604.22 is: 833.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.69 : 1,266.92 = 604.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.69/1,266.92 = 604.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.69x = 1,266.92 × 604.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.69x = 765,493.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,493.80/918.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.24

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