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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.78, 1,267.11 and 623.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.78, 1,267.11 and 623.94 is: 860.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.78 : 1,267.11 = 623.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.78/1,267.11 = 623.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.78x = 1,267.11 × 623.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.78x = 790,600.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,600.61/918.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.49

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